I was waiting for theMotte(TM) to discuss this. I had listened to the podcast Louis did with Chris Williamson (of Modern Wisdom) fame (https://youtube.com/watch?v=cBt7KbaBzu8). Not all the podcasts are hits, IMO.
While I was listening, I was rolling my eyes at what Louis was complaining about. The constant focus of "streamers", the banal descriptions of what the manosphere means, the "tax" that Chris Williamson paid (by saying he was not part of the manosphere), and so on. I stopped before I got half way.
That comment really crystallizes a thought that I have been wrestling for a while what makes me manly over my lifetime. It distills some of the readings from /r/marriedredpill, parts of the Redpill from 2015-2017 (when I was really reading it) and some male-focused Substacks.
I wish Chris got someone on that had a more positive/nuanced take. But those people are not attention-seeking so it is probably a pipe dream.
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I was waiting for theMotte(TM) to discuss this. I had listened to the podcast Louis did with Chris Williamson (of Modern Wisdom) fame (https://youtube.com/watch?v=cBt7KbaBzu8). Not all the podcasts are hits, IMO.
While I was listening, I was rolling my eyes at what Louis was complaining about. The constant focus of "streamers", the banal descriptions of what the manosphere means, the "tax" that Chris Williamson paid (by saying he was not part of the manosphere), and so on. I stopped before I got half way.
I was trying to listen to see if Louis had any insights as I mostly do with Chris's guests but I was sorely disappointed. Anyways, I am appreciative of the comments from @faceh and @cjet79 (sorry if I summoned you) (https://www.themotte.org/post/3618/culture-war-roundup-for-the-week/422386?context=8#context).
That comment really crystallizes a thought that I have been wrestling for a while what makes me manly over my lifetime. It distills some of the readings from /r/marriedredpill, parts of the Redpill from 2015-2017 (when I was really reading it) and some male-focused Substacks.
I wish Chris got someone on that had a more positive/nuanced take. But those people are not attention-seeking so it is probably a pipe dream.
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