Valuetainment “Men Need To Level Up” - Scott Galloway EXPOSES The Dating Crisis Destroying A Generation Of Men
Mar 13, 2026
Scott Galloway, professor and entrepreneur known for sharp takes on tech and society, weighs in on falling birth rates and how women’s economic power reshapes dating. He argues men must 'level up' through work, fitness, and social engagement. He also tackles incel culture, courtship norms, and why relationships affect men differently.
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Women's Workforce Rise Lowered Birth Rates And Boosted Agency
- Women's economic ascent reduced birth rates but increased female agency and freedom from dependence on men.
- Scott Galloway links higher female workforce participation and later childbearing to lower fertility while calling the change overall positive.
Men Benefit More From Relationships Than Women
- Men derive larger longevity and wellbeing gains from relationships than women, creating an asymmetry in need.
- Galloway cites studies showing men live 4–7 years longer in relationships while women gain about two years.
Pay On Dates To Signal Courtship And Valor
- When courting, demonstrate valor and take financial responsibility on dates as a signal of value and commitment.
- Galloway argues paying for dates recognizes fertility asymmetry and increases courting success.