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CTRL, Alt, Delusion: Resetting Reality in the Manosphere
06/07/2025
By: kimberley

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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