When you consume social media in China you see a lot more travel influencers, foodies, educational reels, and generally more positive content. People who post rage content there get banned.
So yes, they have influencers, but the social media I've seen out here is more moderated. Not true for all countries of course, you can get the same TikTok in Japan, and there are LOTS of hateful comments on the Japanese internet.
Very direct. They could lie about it. Better to ask conceptually I think.
There are actors building influence who benefit by more males being this way. They target ladies too, but in different ways. They are determined and focused.
I'm not trying to defend them, but the lonely guy to incel pipeline is a real thing. They are targeted, propagandized, and monetized. I believe people are responsible for the decisions they make, so I'm not saying they aren't to blame for that, but I am saying it's more complex than just that.
Back in my day when I was living on the street we called them volcels. And by back in my day I mean a few years ago, and by the street I mean discord.
I've worked at FAANGs. Most of the people I worked with there didn't subscribe to western politics. Just my experience.
I'm not going to go into details because my english isn't very good and I'm liable to be misinterpreted, but it's not young males in every country who are having these problems. There are countries where the young males are doing great. If you want to understand the issues with young anglo males better look at the countries that don't have these issues and notice what they do differently.
Exercise left to the reader
I'm not sure I understand what you're getting at. Can you elaborate for me?
Humanity? This isn't happening in every country. The west is not all of humanity.
Fantastic point. Though, we're not doing either really, are we? We're kind of just letting the issues fester and pointing fingers at each other.
I should do more to help...
Ok. Tell me about Lex Fridman. I've never read that name before.