Netflix’s Adolescence has sparked much debate around masculinity. Is it feminist propaganda? Or an important awakening around the “manosphere”?
I analyze the series from the perspective of the male collective unconscious: What the show got right, what it got wrong, and how it fits in with modern culture, including Andrew Tate, redpill, the manosphere, Jordan Peterson, Joe Rogan, and more.
- 00:00 Introduction to Adolescence on Netflix
- 00:45 Personal Reactions and Empathy
- 01:29 Two Major Psychological Themes
- 04:01 Incel Psychology
- 08:35 Personal Reflections on Adolescence
- 19:46 The Red Pill and Manosphere
- 23:14 Propaganda and Cultural Implications
- 28:22 Self Esteem vs. Respect
- 28:54 The Secondary Father (Joseph Camp)
- 29:12 The Hero's Journey and Male Psychology
- 30:51 The Role of the Secondary Father in Development
- 32:23 Personal Experience with Secondary Fathers
- 34:52 The Impact of Parental Approval
- 39:33 The Struggle with Male Anger and Pain
- 42:00 The Influence of Modern Masculine Role Models
- 52:58 The Need for Striving for Excellence
- 56:28 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
New essays by email, a few times a month.
Ruwan Meepagala has coached hundreds of men succeed with women since 2013. His Ruwando Podcast: Psychology for Men with Brains and Balls has reached hundreds of thousands since its creation. Originally from New York, he’s lived all over the world and currently resides in Spain with his wife and two kids.
If you could use help in your relationship, fill out this form.
Relationship Coaching with Ruwan →