#924 - William Costello - What Netflix’s “Adolescence” Got Wrong
🤖 AI Summary
The podcast episode discusses the Netflix miniseries Adolescence,
which has sparked significant public attention and debate regarding its portrayal of incel-related violence and masculinity. William Costello critiques the show's realism, arguing that it inaccurately depicts the causes of such violence, particularly by suggesting a direct link to the manosphere, which he claims is not representative of actual trends. He emphasizes that while the show raises important issues about young male mental health and societal pressures, it risks sensationalizing and mischaracterizing the realities of incel culture and violence. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of how media representations can influence public perception and policy, highlighting the need for research-backed discussions rather than emotional reactions. Ultimately, the episode calls for a nuanced understanding of masculinity and the challenges young men face today, advocating for credible role models and informed interventions rather than knee-jerk reactions to fictional narratives.
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📋 Episode Description
William Costello is a psychology researcher and Ph.D. student specialising in evolutionary psychology.
With the recent release of “Adolescence” on Netflix, it has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. But what are the real dangers of incel-related violence, and how can we begin to confront them?
Expect to learn what Netflix’s “Adolescence” got wrong in their adaptation, if incels are a bigger danger to themselves or others, why there is not more incel violence, what The Low Mate Value Theory of Misogyny is, what the reaction to “Adolescence” has been from various factions of the internet, if fear, shame, and shock actually can change behaviour, and much more…
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