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Notes On Being a Man with Scott Galloway

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Nov 7, 2025
Scott Galloway, bestselling author and professor, discusses his book on modern masculinity, spotlighting the struggles young men face today, including alarming statistics on mental health and economic challenges. He introduces his three Ps: protect, provide, and procreate, urging men to support vulnerable communities. Galloway tackles the balance between advocating for women's rights and addressing male loneliness. With humor and honesty, he explores mentorship barriers and the need for empathy across gender lines.
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INSIGHT

Men's Disproportionate Struggles

  • Young men are disproportionately struggling across suicide, addiction, homelessness, and incarceration statistics.
  • Scott Galloway argues society lacks empathy and targeted support for them despite clear data.
ANECDOTE

Alex Kearns Sparked The Inquiry

  • Scott describes Alex Kearns, a 19-year-old who died by suicide after a Robinhood error about owing money.
  • That case triggered his deep dive into teen male suicide and systemic failures.
INSIGHT

Education Shift Changes Male Trajectories

  • College and graduation rates have shifted, with women now outpacing men in higher education outcomes.
  • Galloway notes there's little appetite for male-focused affirmative programs, complicating solutions.
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