Gary Cross

Welcome back to the Art of Manliness Podcast! In this week's episode we interview Dr. Gary Cross, author of the book Men to Boys: The Making of Modern Immaturity. We discuss the history behind the trend of men putting off responsibilities like family and career longer and longer and instead indulge themselves in the same pastimes and consumer goods as 17-year-olds.

Gary Cross, author of “Free Time: The History of an Elusive Ideal,” discusses the scarcity and disappointment of free time in our modern society. He explores the historical origins of our concept of free time and its use, touching on leisure activities throughout history. The podcast delves into the development of the entertainment industry and the dichotomy between the utopian ideal of free time and the reality of smartphone-driven consumer culture. It also explores the importance of work-life balance and the impact of technological changes on achieving it.