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#924 - William Costello - What Netflix’s “Adolescence” Got Wrong

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William Costello critiques the Netflix show 'Adolescence,' questioning its realistic portrayal of manosphere-inspired violence. He contrasts it with the very real epidemic of knife violence in the UK, suggesting the show exaggerates the former.
  • The show 'Adolescence' is gaining significant attention, sparking discussions with Parliament, including potential funding for it to be shown to students across the UK.
  • Costello argues that the show is not realistic in its depiction of manosphere-inspired violence, emphasizing the absence of an epidemic of such violence unlike the actual issue of knife violence.
  • He points out that policy should be based on research rather than emotive performance art, cautioning against confusing fiction with documentary.

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William Costello is a psychology researcher and Ph.D. student specialising in evolutionary psychology.

With the recent release of “Adolescence” on Netflix, it has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. But what are the real dangers of incel-related violence, and how can we begin to confront them?

Expect to learn what Netflix’s “Adolescence” got wrong in their adaptation, if incels are a bigger danger to themselves or others, why there is not more incel violence, what The Low Mate Value Theory of Misogyny is, what the reaction to “Adolescence” has been from various factions of the internet, if fear, shame, and shock actually can change behaviour, and much more…

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