Scott Galloway on What It Takes to Raise Good Men
Summary
Ross Douthat interviews NYU professor Scott Galloway about his book *Notes on Being a Man* and the crisis facing young men. They discuss rising suicide rates, educational disparities, and the impact of big tech on male development. Galloway advocates for vocational training, national service, and male mentorship to foster healthy masculinity. The conversation also touches on AI’s economic potential and the challenges of smartphone addiction for the next generation.
Topics discussed
Intro: Jewish Museum ad and bar fight anecdote
Scott's college journey and the loss of the American script
The decline of vocational training and manual skills
Privilege, gender dynamics, and the crisis of young men
Solutions: Redshirting boys and educational reforms
Kindness as a secret weapon in relationships
The critical role of male role models for boys
Risks and dangers of non-parental male mentors
Defining masculinity through service and surplus value
Gay marriage, heteronormativity, and social alliances
De-gendering healthcare and the future of work
AI optimism and the boom in vocational jobs
Outro: Upcoming guests and sponsor messages
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