Jacob Savage

Writer and essayist Jacob Savage, known for his viral piece 'The Lost Generation,' dives into the challenges faced by millennial white men in fields like media and academia. He shares his disappointing journey from Princeton to Hollywood, emphasizing the impact of recent diversity initiatives. Jacob discusses evolving hiring practices, personal accountability, and how exclusion has influenced political trends and mental health among his peers. Their conversation raises questions about artistic loss and the changing landscape of creativity, sparking a critical dialogue about societal shifts.

Jacob Savage, author and former aspiring Hollywood writer who turned to ticket scalping, tells a stark personal story. He describes being told white men were unwelcome in writers’ rooms. Conversation covers DEI’s impact on careers, meritocracy in entertainment and academia, shifting politics among millennials, and advice for raising sons in today’s culture.

Jacob Savage, a writer and former aspiring screenwriter, discusses how diversity initiatives reshaped hiring in academia and Hollywood. He traces the roots of the shift, explains why younger white men were most affected, and examines the political and generational fallout. They also explore prospects for institutional course-correction and restoring disciplinary pluralism.