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‘No Such Thing As Toxic Masculinity’ Scott Galloway x Kevin O’Leary On Male Loneliness & Wealth

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Nov 14, 2025
Join Scott Galloway, a professor known for his sharp insights on masculinity and technology, and Kevin O'Leary, the entrepreneurial mind from Shark Tank. They dive into the epidemic of male loneliness and challenge the concept of toxic masculinity, arguing that societal messages are harming young men. The duo also explores how smartphones are exacerbating isolation, alongside the impact of AI on jobs and relationships. Galloway offers practical solutions for young men, while O'Leary shares views on financial readiness in partnerships and the complexities of wealth in today's economy.
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INSIGHT

Masculinity As Three Functional Roles

  • Scott Galloway argues "toxic masculinity" is a mislabel; cruelty and violence exist but masculinity itself is a social construct.
  • He frames masculinity as three stools: provider, protector, and procreator, which guide positive male behavior.
INSIGHT

Algorithms Encourage Social Isolation

  • Galloway says tech companies and algorithms are incentivised to isolate people and provide frictionless online substitutes for relationships.
  • He warns this economic interest produces a new species of asocial, asexual males and undermines mating and social connection.
ADVICE

Practical Public Policy To Help Young Men

  • Implement policy fixes: more male teachers, vocational training, and tax reform to stop wealth transfer from young to old.
  • Galloway also recommends mandatory national service to build mentors, friendships, and civic identity.
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