Modern Wisdom #363 - Naama Kates - Investigating The Incel Community
Aug 26, 2021
Naama Kates, a writer and producer known for her deep dive into the Incel community, sheds light on this often misunderstood group. She discusses the complexities of incel culture and its ties to the men's rights movement, revealing how disillusionment can draw people in. Kates also explores the dual nature of incels, balancing support systems with negative sentiments towards women. The conversation delves into perceptions of attraction, societal reactions, and the challenges within modern relationships, urging a compassionate understanding of male disaffection.
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Defining Incels
- Incels are involuntarily celibate, lacking sexual or romantic relationships despite desiring them.
- Their identity revolves around this status, often engaging with online incel communities.
Manosphere Groups
- The manosphere encompasses men's rights activists (MRAs), incels, MGTOWs (Men Going Their Own Way), and PUAs (Pick Up Artists).
- These groups share some common ground but also have distinct differences.
PUA Influence
- The PUA (Pick Up Artist) movement, popularized by Neil Strauss's book 'The Game', emerged in the mid-2000s.
- This, alongside online platforms like 4chan, contributed to the manosphere's development.
