Josh Lora (TellTheBees)

In this insightful conversation, Josh Lora, also known as TellTheBees, unpacks the cultural phenomenon surrounding dating and boyfriends. He explores the social media dynamics that lead women to hide their boyfriends, linking it to a modern critique of patriarchy and heterofatalism. Josh dissects TikTok trends that reward male presence while critiquing the cringe culture that punishes vulnerability in relationships. The discussion touches on the implications of performative content and the normalization of disrespect in romantic narratives. It's a thought-provoking take on love in the digital age!

Josh Lora, sociologist and creator behind TellTheBees, explores why staying in has become the default. He traces early internet roots, dating app shifts, and how phones normalize anti-social habits. Conversation covers COVID’s impact, cultural messaging that celebrates staying home, and ideas for rebuilding in-person rituals and low-cost public spaces.