Modern Manhood: The Podcast

David was one of the first person’s I thought of when I thought about making Man V/s Machine because I wanted someone to talk about the weird political climate that was happening online and he didn’t disappoint.

In this interview we talk about how we started on the internet since we’re about similar ages, as well as how gender plays into how we think about politics, as well as thinking about how we read the news. You can find his work here at https://www.davidmoscrop.com/

There’s a common sentence you hear that the online world is not real. That whatever happens in social media is not real. This is factually incorrect, everything that happens online is part of the world world whether we like it or not. and if we take his statement at face value, this can be dangerous.

Our social lives revolve around the technology we have, s well as our business, our careers, our families, and the shape of what we think about the world. All of it revolves around what happens online. This can lead to healthy communities or dangerous ideas.

There’s a blend here. A distortion.

David Moscrop, political commentator and writer of the book "Too Dumb for Democracy" is here to help us through the muck.

On this Bonus Episode of Modern Manhood, we give you the full interview with Tyler Prochnow who is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University.

He was my main voice in the Group Chat episode and we spoke a bit to his research in the online gaming and chat space.

His research interests include the social dynamics which drive health behavior. Tyler has also done work with local Boys & Girls Clubs, health districts, gaming communities, and other research projects to better understand how social connections impact physical activity and mental health.

In this episode you’ll hear us talk about how group chats can become healthy or toxic, and also dissect even a group chat like mine with my friends.

When we think of an all male group chat, does your mind wander to places of toxicity, misogyny and overall bad behavior? or does it go to a place where people find a community, where guys lift each other up, and police their language?

Well it can be both.

Let’s explore how the group chat is today’s digital third place, and how men and boys have found toxicity or a healthy community in them

Ever since the internet has arrived, sex has been the thing that has powered it’s evolution. From how fast the internet goes, to the regulations that policy makers have to make.

however it’s not just sex that’s causing people to turn to the internet, it’s also relationships. and how people use the internet for relationships right now tells us a lot on how gendered it is.

This is a story about chat rooms to AI companion bots with a researcher who studied the new AI companion bot. On the latest episode of man v/s machine

On today’s Modern Manhood, it’s another bonus episode. This time it’s our full conversation with Alice Cappelle. A French youtuber, writer and internet essayist.

Alice if you heard episode 2, came into my worldview through a video titled “Positive Masculinity is Overrated.” A provocative title, but a sentiment I honestly shared,

As soon as I knew I wanted to do a season on tech the first person I thought of was Alice, and it was a great coincidence that she wrote a book called Collapse Feminism, which talks a lot about how internet and cultural conversation feeds into fascist and far right views.

So these are the things I wanted to talk to Alice about, as well as influencers, French masculinity, her life online, as well as what she thought when one influencer responded to her video.

In our latest episode of the season titled “Man v/s Machine”, we unravel the fascinating world of online fandoms and how gender influences the way we talk, socialize, and action on the internet

For years, fandom has been the heartbeat of the internet. But did you know that the way men and women engage with their fandoms varies significantly?

Women have harnessed the power of fandom to create nurturing communities, driving trends like the massive sale of Stanley Mugs. They have been the ones who have turned the “social” in social media, and their thriving support of artists like One Direction, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, K-Pop, and others have shaped the way we think about online discourse.

Men, on the other hand, have channeled their fandom into the digital economy, pushing the possible dangers of cryptocurrencies and NFTs. As well as pushing up people like Jordan Perterson, Joe Rogan, Andrew Tate, 4chan, and others.

And who better to guide us through than YouTuber and Writer Alice Cappelle? Known for her youtube videos diving into sociology, and online interactions. Alice shares about her perspectives being a female YouTuber as well as her knowledge of fandom online. As well we look a bit at her book “Collapse Feminism”

How do these diverse fandom expressions shape the internet we navigate daily? Do they bring positive culture or do they bring harm?

On today’s Modern Manhood, it’s a bonus episode that we’ll do after each regular episode of the season, where we’ll release most of the interview with our guest from the episode. This time it’s with Paris Marx.

Paris is a Canadian based writer, podcaster, and leftist opinion maker, who I first heard of from his podcast “Tech Won’t Save Us.” Right now he runs the newsletter “Disconnect.” Paris has always been a person with a critical eye on the world of tech news, understanding that not every promise of rainbows and sunshine coming from the optimists of tech comes to pass. And if it does, it usually comes at the expense of other people, ideas, and culture.

On this conversation, we'll talk about Elon Musk, Uber, AI, and all the tech bros.

You can find Paris' show at Tech Won't Save Us (https://www.techwontsave.us/) and the newsletter Disconnect (https://disconnect.blog/)

Today we start our journey, trying to unpack how the hell we got here. And one of the most provocative ideas came from Julio Vincent Cambuto in his book "Please Unsubscribe Thanks" that the internet has created relationships as subscriptions. So along with this idea in hand myself and guest Paris Marx (@parismarx) for this first episode get ready to explore the profound impact of technology on our social fabric and the ways we perceive reality. As a possible subscription model.

👨‍💻 Paris delves deep into the world of tech, shedding light on how our urban landscapes and personal interactions are being reshaped by the hands by the technocrats that run things like Uber.

🌍 How has the internet revolutionized my personal life? Find out how my digital journey began. And what are the hidden risks lurking behind the screen? And most importantly, how does technology mold the framework of masculinity in today's world? And vice versa

Join us as we unravel these questions and more with Paris Marx, the voice behind "Tech Won't Save Us" and the newsletter "Disconnect". Discover the unseen forces that shape our digital and physical worlds and embark on a journey to understand the complex relationship between Man v/s the Machine. The new season of Modern Manhood.