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[[File:Manosphere-ai-offering-therapy-for-toxic-masculinity.jpeg|thumb|[[AI]] interpretation of "manosphere" ... apparently this is an "after" photo!]] | [[File:Manosphere-ai-offering-therapy-for-toxic-masculinity.jpeg|thumb|[[AI]] interpretation of "manosphere" ... apparently this is an "after" photo!]] | ||
The [[wikipedia:Manosphere|Right Wing Manosphere]] is a network of websites, [[podcasts]], and [[social media]] accounts that promote a hierarchical, anti-feminist, anti-liberal viewpoint targeted towards young and impressionable teenage men. Some are ideologues, some are canceled minor celebrities that have been scorned by the mainstream [[media]], some are pick-up artists, some are [[social media]] celebrities that have discovered the rich monetization opportunities of [[bootlicking]]. They are collectively one of the most corrosive influences on the [[politics]] and [[morality]] of the next generation. | The [[wikipedia:Manosphere|Right Wing Manosphere]] is a network of websites, [[podcasts]], and [[social media]] accounts that promote a [[hierarchical]], anti-feminist, anti-liberal viewpoint targeted towards young and impressionable teenage men. Some are ideologues, some are canceled minor celebrities that have been scorned by the mainstream [[media]], some are pick-up artists, some are [[social media]] celebrities that have discovered the rich monetization opportunities of [[bootlicking]]. They are collectively one of the most corrosive influences on the [[politics]] and [[morality]] of the next generation. | ||
They start with good advice like "clean up your room and get in shape" before leading viewers into a right-wing rabbit hole of [[conspiracy]], [[misogyny]], [[racism]], [[authoritarianism]], and [[grift]]. | They start with good advice like "clean up your room and get in shape" before leading viewers into a right-wing rabbit hole of [[conspiracy]], [[misogyny]], [[racism]], [[authoritarianism]], and [[grift]]. | ||
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When researching the videos that are linked to this [[wiki]], certain topics would be almost exclusively populated by manosphere-related videos when you search for them, or a mix of [[JP and JC|Jordan Peterson and Evangelicals]] who contribute significantly to manosphere [[philosophy]]. This was especially the case with subjects like [[belief systems]], the search for [[meaning]], [[life choices]], [[sex]], and a lot of things that impressionable young men seeking an online mentor might search for. Disheartening, to say the least. | When researching the videos that are linked to this [[wiki]], certain topics would be almost exclusively populated by manosphere-related videos when you search for them, or a mix of [[JP and JC|Jordan Peterson and Evangelicals]] who contribute significantly to manosphere [[philosophy]]. This was especially the case with subjects like [[belief systems]], the search for [[meaning]], [[life choices]], [[sex]], and a lot of things that impressionable young men seeking an online mentor might search for. Disheartening, to say the least. | ||
The issue is that most [[secular]] and [[progressive]] people are inherently resistant to any established [[belief system]] due to the fact that once you establish one it becomes [[dogma]]. And once you have [[dogma]] you have hierarchy, resistance to change, and the [[truth]] leaves you behind. This is understandable, but it puts them at quite a disadvantage when it comes to appealing to those who are seeking out a [[belief system]] and don't really want to have to figure everything out for themselves. | The issue is that most [[secular]] and [[progressive]] people are inherently resistant to any established [[belief system]] due to the fact that once you establish one it becomes [[dogma]]. And once you have [[dogma]] you have [[hierarchy]], resistance to change, and the [[truth]] leaves you behind. This is understandable, but it puts them at quite a disadvantage when it comes to appealing to those who are seeking out a [[belief system]] and don't really want to have to figure everything out for themselves. | ||
[[metaculture]] avoids this issue by putting [[science]] and the [[Science|scientific method]] at the core of that [[dogma]]. | [[metaculture]] avoids this issue by putting [[science]] and the [[Science|scientific method]] at the core of that [[dogma]]. | ||
Revision as of 20:17, 5 January 2025
The Right Wing Manosphere is a network of websites, podcasts, and social media accounts that promote a hierarchical, anti-feminist, anti-liberal viewpoint targeted towards young and impressionable teenage men. Some are ideologues, some are canceled minor celebrities that have been scorned by the mainstream media, some are pick-up artists, some are social media celebrities that have discovered the rich monetization opportunities of bootlicking. They are collectively one of the most corrosive influences on the politics and morality of the next generation.
They start with good advice like "clean up your room and get in shape" before leading viewers into a right-wing rabbit hole of conspiracy, misogyny, racism, authoritarianism, and grift.
When researching the videos that are linked to this wiki, certain topics would be almost exclusively populated by manosphere-related videos when you search for them, or a mix of Jordan Peterson and Evangelicals who contribute significantly to manosphere philosophy. This was especially the case with subjects like belief systems, the search for meaning, life choices, sex, and a lot of things that impressionable young men seeking an online mentor might search for. Disheartening, to say the least.
The issue is that most secular and progressive people are inherently resistant to any established belief system due to the fact that once you establish one it becomes dogma. And once you have dogma you have hierarchy, resistance to change, and the truth leaves you behind. This is understandable, but it puts them at quite a disadvantage when it comes to appealing to those who are seeking out a belief system and don't really want to have to figure everything out for themselves.
metaculture avoids this issue by putting science and the scientific method at the core of that dogma.
Only when you have a coherent belief system that you can put forth as an alternative to the one being advocated by the manosphere will their influence in modern culture start to wane. Fixing the systemic issues that stack the deck against young men will also help.
The 4-part series on the history of the manosphere from Jamie Loftus is an entertaining, in-depth dive into its origins, influences, and subcultures. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
Scott Galloway is one of the men making a real effort to address the crisis of masculinity without leaning into toxicity and grift. This interview with Sean Illing talks about the issues men face in modern society and what we can do to help. Are Men Okay? Scott Galloway on the Gray Area
The men of today lack strong male role models like the lumberjack.