Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

Proof Science Lied: Men Are An Underclass & Discriminated

Jan 28, 2026
They walk through a string of studies that appear to show bias and disadvantages faced by men in hiring, education, custody, domestic violence, sexual victimization, and healthcare. They revisit high-profile analyses and historic surveys to question how data and narratives may have obscured male harms. The conversation includes real-world examples like opening support services and critiques of research interpretation.
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INSIGHT

Empathy Shifts With Perceived Fairness

  • A 2006 Nature fMRI study found men show less empathy and reward activation when cheaters are punished while women still show empathic responses.
  • Malcolm Collins uses this to explain gender differences in emotional responses to perceived unfairness.
ANECDOTE

Subreddit Moderation Struggles

  • Malcolm Collins describes moderating their subreddit and notes Reddit had throttled it but it remained large.
  • He requests new moderators who are community members to help keep the subreddit active and safe.
INSIGHT

Hiring Studies Can Mask Male Disadvantage

  • Several hiring studies expected bias against women but found women were often preferred over equally qualified men.
  • Malcolm Collins highlights selective reporting that emphasizes sexist narratives while burying contrary data.
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