Sam Cornell
Public health researcher at UNSW who specialises in social media harms and youth health, appearing in the episode to discuss the looksmaxing phenomenon.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 25min
‘Globalise the intifada’ banned + The dark world of looksmaxxing
Sam Cornell, a public health researcher at UNSW who studies social media harms and youth health, explains looksmaxing culture. He traces the trend from niche forums to viral platforms. He discusses dangerous practices like extreme dieting, steroids and bone-smashing. He covers links to incel ideology, exploitative coaching, and how algorithms and shame fuel the movement.
