Big Ideas Mark Zuckerberg claims corporations are culturally neutered — are they? Men, women, work, and the manosphere
May 14, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Catherine Fox, an award-winning journalist focused on women's leadership, and Josh Bornstein, a labor law expert, dive into Mark Zuckerberg's claim about corporate culture needing more 'masculine energy.' They explore the implications for gender dynamics in leadership and highlight the alarming influence of the manosphere on young men. The conversation also critically examines the fragility of diversity initiatives, the decline in women's program funding, and the urgent need for political engagement to drive real change.
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Masculine Energy Oversupplied
- Catherine Fox argues there is an oversupply of masculine energy in corporate culture rather than a shortage.
- She highlights the gap between rhetoric about gender progress and the disappointing reality in leadership roles.
Corporate Masculinity and Politics
- Josh Bornstein links corporate leaders' masculinity rhetoric to adapting politically under Trump.
- He sees this as a strategy to maintain power and counter regulatory threats.
Musk's Critique of Empathy
- Elon Musk critiques Western civilization's "civilizational suicidal empathy".
- Catherine Fox views this as selective empathy, reflecting lack of true compassion.