TRIGGERnometry You've Been Lied To About Masculinity - Scott Galloway
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Feb 15, 2026 
Scott Galloway, NYU Stern professor, entrepreneur and author known for sharp tech and cultural commentary. He tackles the crisis facing young men, the role of smartphones and social media in social decay, and why acknowledging sex differences matters. He outlines a practical masculinity code and argues for commonsense tech regulation and life skills to rebuild confidence.
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Galloway's Personal Upbringing
- Scott recounts his own low-income upbringing with a single immigrant mother and government support like Pell Grants.
- He uses this experience to empathize with struggling young men and critique his own unearned privilege.
School Structures Favor Female Maturity
- Young men's prefrontal cortex matures later than girls', making school structures and expectations biased against boys.
- Educational practices reward stillness and organization, traits more common in girls, contributing to male disengagement.
Synthetic Substitutes Undermine Real Achievement
- Platforms offer frictionless substitutes for hard but rewarding real-life pursuits like work, friendship, and long-term relationships.
- Scott argues denying young people exposure to life's difficult trials prevents them from achieving deep meaning and purpose.