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E045 - “Young Men are FAILING”: The Masculinity Crisis | Scott Galloway

Mike Thurston Episode 45

Joining me today is Scott Galloway, NYU professor, published author and the host of Prof G & Pivot podcasts. Concerned for the welfare of young men, Scott sheds light on this global crisis, revealing the alarming rise in loneliness and declining economic prospects among men. In his latest book “The Algebra of Wealth”, he provides vital education on finances and investing, helping young people better understand compounding wealth and economic security. Tune in for the next hour for a deep dive into masculinity, AI, business and more. 

0:00 Introduction
2:10 Life & the economy in the US, London & Dubai 
5:00 Raising a family in the UAE vs. the 'real world’
8:10 Why Scott left The States & moved to London
12:25 Examining American culture: A patriarchal society? 
13:22 “Young men are failing”: the decline in young men’s health & success
19:40 The future of education: democracy, improvements & threats
24:12 Filtering information in the attention-ad based economy
27:00 The marketing success equation (enragement = engagement)
30:42 Bots & fake profiles 
32:02 Finding your purpose in life & work
33:49 The male loneliness epidemic: “Gen Z’s are giving up!” 
40:00 “AI will speedball loneliness”
43:00 Young people’s wealth” the proxy war on the young
45:34 Attracting women 
47:12 The impact of Upbringing & family influence
54:22 Scott’s advice for single men on finding ‘the perfect partner’ 
57:12 Happiness & hedonism: how to build last longing happiness

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