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How the Manosphere Can Heal Men
The manosphere is a prime example of doing the exact opposite to improve oneself
In a world where people feel more isolated, communities serve as a way of expressing oneself. They provide a freedom unlike anything else.
They embolden people to be who they want to be and find a sense of identity.
Communities can be great, but like with anything in life it can be corrupted, altered, and be a powerful negative force just as it could be a force for good.
Over the years, I’ve periodically looked at one that I can connect with on some level — the manosphere. A group where men talk to other men about men things.
While I have no intention of being part of the manosphere beyond the fact I am a man, I do find it interesting to study. To look at the things that come out of it and tilt my head to the side in utter confusion.
Like Sigma Male or mewing and looksmaxxing.
But recently, I’ve been looking into it more and seeing just how impactful those kinds of ideologies are. How this community has been able to affect the world more broadly as well as the community members themselves.
For sure, the manosphere to some degree kinda pushed Trump to win his second term. But as…