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What Did Men Do to Deserve This? — with Jonathan Haidt and Richard Reeves | Prof G Conversations
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Jonathan HaidtVoiceRank 85
Richard ReevesVoiceRank 66Hosted by
Scott GallowayTranscript·11,515 words
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67K
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Episode67K
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Published
10mo ago
Nov 20, 2025
Length
58m
show avg 47m
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Scott Galloway speaks with Jonathan Haidt and Richard Reeves about why so many young men are struggling today. They discuss how technology, education, and economic shifts have changed the path to adulthood, why boys need structure and challenge to develop, and what it will take to rebuild purpose and opportunity for the next generation. Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://links.profgmedia.com/youtube-... Want more Prof G? Check out everything we're up to at https://links.profgmedia.com/home #ProfGMedia #ProfGConversations #ProfG #ScottGalloway #richardreeves #jonathanhaidt #Economy #Tech #Culture #AI #Business #Leadership #Strategy #Innovation #Podcast #Interview #Insights #Culture
- 0:00In This Episode
- 5:42What is your portrait or recipe for a thriving young man in today's world?
- 9:59What are your thoughts on the definition of masculinity as surplus value?
- 15:38Are we raising a generation of men that won't be able to celebrate hard-won victories?
- 21:09Ad Break
- 23:51Do men and women find meaning and reward in different kinds of impact?
- 29:40Are we at risk of returning to a world where a small group of men dominate opportunity?
- 35:16Have you seen the “Goon Squad” article, and is there any real data behind that phenomenon?
- 40:18What’s driving young men back to stricter, more intense religious traditions?
- 42:06Ad Break
- 45:26What policies could help young men regain momentum in education and mobility?
- 52:16What drives this intense parental anxiety around elite college admissions?
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