Modern Wisdom #444 - Mary Harrington - Modern Society Is Failing Men & Women
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Mar 7, 2022 
Mary Harrington is a writer and contributing editor at UnHerd, known for her sharp insights on societal issues. In this conversation, she discusses the failure of traditional gender roles and the dark consequences of modern media, including the disturbing impact of TikTok on young girls. The dialogue touches on the sexual revolution, the complexities of relationships in a digital age, and how men need their own spaces back. Harrington provides a candid take on the pornification of society and the challenges facing both men and women today.
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Parallel Universes in Digital Culture
- Mary Harrington shares her experience of reviewing a memoir about raising a transgender child, describing it as entering a "parallel universe."
- She highlights the conflicting interpretations of facts and the deeply held, irreconcilable beliefs on both sides of the issue.
Decline of Subcultures
- Mary Harrington observes the decline of traditional teenage subcultures in the digital age.
- She attributes this to the internet's ability to connect like-minded individuals instantly, eliminating the geographical and social limitations that fostered unique subcultures.
TikTok Tics
- Mary Harrington discusses the phenomenon of TikTok-induced Tourette's, where teenage girls develop tics similar to those displayed by influencers on the platform.
- She compares this to the ice bucket challenge, highlighting the memetic transmission of behaviors through social media.
