“Alpha Males” Are Making Men Lonelier (with Ryan Broderick)
A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein
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Modern Loneliness and the Alpha Male
This chapter examines the character Patrick Bateman from 'American Psycho' in relation to contemporary alpha male and influencer culture, highlighting themes of isolation and consumerism. The speakers humorously analyze how Bateman's obsessive self-care and lifestyle would fit into today's social media landscape, revealing the emptiness behind the façade of wealth. They discuss the troubling dynamics of male loneliness and the pressures of self-optimization that hinder meaningful connections in the modern world.
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