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CTRL, Alt, Delusion: Resetting Reality in the Manosphere

06/07/2025

By: kimberley

Fron left to right, Sophia Smith Galer, Matt Shea, Ash Sarkar and Sander van der Linden discuss misinformation in the Manosphere at CTRL, Alt, Delusion set in Spitalsfield Church in front of a live audience. Part of the SXSW London programme.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INTELLIGENCE SQUARED, SAGE & JESTER PRESENTED ‘CTRL, ALT DELUSION: RESETTING REALITY IN THE MANOSPHERE’ AT SXSW LONDON TO A PACKED AUDIENCE

Hosted by Sophia Smith Galer
With Matt Shea, Ash Sarkar and Sander van der Linden

In the beautiful setting of Spitalfields Church, host Sophia Smith Galer was joined by journalist, Ash Sarkar, Cambridge University social psychologist, Sander van der Linden and documentary filmmaker, Matt Shea to shed light on how influencer culture weaponises masculinity, transforming isolation and insecurity into a misinformation powerhouse.

They explore how key figures such as the infamous Tate brothers thrive on grievance and viral distortions, the panel discussed the specifics of misinformation in the manosphere, and how to ‘inoculate’ against these falsehoods.

Didn’t make it to the live event? Listen back using the links below or through your usual podcast platform.

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