And I just realized this could be interpreted as making a "economic anxiety!" stupid ass argument but my argument is more complicated than that. Like I can assure you that one thing the wokest of men have still drilled into their heads is to provide, especially if young.
February 11, 2026 at 10:39 AM
And I just realized this could be interpreted as making a "economic anxiety!" stupid ass argument but my argument is more complicated than that. Like I can assure you that one thing the wokest of men have still drilled into their heads is to provide, especially if young.
Like the virality of cryptocoins and gambling apps and the investment apps men particularly are obsessed with is that! It's all about making money so you can provide because the current state of capitalism has fucked over men worldwide (or at least in The Broad West) with trying to provide.
February 11, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Like the virality of cryptocoins and gambling apps and the investment apps men particularly are obsessed with is that! It's all about making money so you can provide because the current state of capitalism has fucked over men worldwide (or at least in The Broad West) with trying to provide.
Less able to buy a house. Less able to be more free with money. And that I think is what has hit the deepest chord on men, because the one thing that we were never stopped being told is To Provide. Not only told but we were shown and it's everywhere in media and in customs.
February 11, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Less able to buy a house. Less able to be more free with money. And that I think is what has hit the deepest chord on men, because the one thing that we were never stopped being told is To Provide. Not only told but we were shown and it's everywhere in media and in customs.
And tonight it has been such a revelation to me (probably not to any of you, I am stupid and slow, yes, thank you).
Masculinity is such a nebulous term but its central thesis, now more than ever, is the provider role. But now young men are living with their parents more.
Masculinity is such a nebulous term but its central thesis, now more than ever, is the provider role. But now young men are living with their parents more.
February 11, 2026 at 10:34 AM
And tonight it has been such a revelation to me (probably not to any of you, I am stupid and slow, yes, thank you).
Masculinity is such a nebulous term but its central thesis, now more than ever, is the provider role. But now young men are living with their parents more.
Masculinity is such a nebulous term but its central thesis, now more than ever, is the provider role. But now young men are living with their parents more.
In 2023 it was the second leading cause of death for the three following groups: 10-14, 15-24, 25-34.
February 11, 2026 at 10:14 AM
In 2023 it was the second leading cause of death for the three following groups: 10-14, 15-24, 25-34.