Dr Who, Star Wars and the manosphere: 'Geek culture' revealed as pipeline to misogyny
Researchers say the manosphere has gone mainstream as young men who were suckered into the space reveal how they were recruited into the space.
Dr. Who, Star Wars and the manosphere: geeks' path to misogyny is revealed. Flynn Martin, a uni student, became radicalized by the manosphere, posting misogynistic videos that went viral. He admits he was intoxicated by the attention and did not care about the consequences. Two years after leaving school, Flynn felt lost and confused, and the manosphere content flooded his algorithm, bombarding him with anti-women messages.
Professor Michael Flood, who led research on the manosphere, says it has gone mainstream and is no longer a niche. Young men can easily encounter it by exploring tech advice, fitness, or their geeky interests, such as Doctor Who or Star Wars.
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