Daniel Kolitz

Daniel Kolitz, a writer for Harper's Magazine, dives into the intriguing subculture of gooning, where young men bond over intense porn consumption. He shares his personal journey into this world, revealing the elaborate aesthetics of 'goon caves' and the fascinating dynamics of the community, including practices like 'wank battling.' Kolitz explores the implications of constant access to porn on youth sexuality and its connection to broader internet trends, shedding light on how these behaviors reflect our digital age.

Daniel Kolitz, a Journalist known for his piece on gooning in Harper's Magazine, dives deep into a striking subculture. He describes the enigmatic 'gooner meet-ups' and ritualized practices within this community. Kolitz explains how the pandemic fueled gooning's rise, facilitated by Discord's structure, and the dynamics of communal rituals like 'wank battling.' He discusses the impact of this phenomenon on male loneliness and the cultural shift towards rapid-content consumption, raising questions about addiction and the changing landscape of intimacy.