Joining me today is Scott Galloway, NYU professor, best-selling author, and host of the
Prof G and
Pivot podcasts.
In this episode, Scott shines a light on the global crisis facing young men—from rising loneliness to declining economic mobility—and why he believes this is one of the most urgent issues of our time. We also unpack key insights from his latest book,
The Algebra of Wealth, touching on masculinity, AI, financial literacy, relationships, and long-term happiness.
00:00 Introduction
02:10 Life & the economy: US, London, and Dubai compared
05:00 Raising a family in the UAE vs. the “real world”
08:10 Why Scott left the US for London
12:25 American culture & patriarchy: myth or reality?
13:22 The decline of young men’s health, ambition & opportunity
19:40 The future of education: promises & pitfalls
24:12 How to filter information in the attention economy
27:00 Enragement = engagement: the marketing trap
30:42 Bots, fake followers, and media distortion
32:02 Finding meaning in life & career
33:49 The loneliness epidemic: “Gen Z is giving up”
40:00 AI and its role in amplifying isolation
43:00 Young people vs. economic stagnation
45:34 The challenge of dating & attracting the right partner
47:12 Family upbringing and its influence
54:22 Scott’s advice for men looking for the right relationship
57:12 Hedonism vs. lasting happiness
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