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Vancouver Sun
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
The life of a conservative male on a Canadian campus: 'We are not the demons that you see us as'
Young men are falling behind, at school and at work, and the stats on drug overdoses and death by suicide are sobering. Not unlike other mothers of sons, I've keenly observed the raging 'masculinity' debate, to ensure my own sons aren't undone by their own sense of being treated unfairly. We're used to seeing males in positions of power so there's often not a lot of empathy for the struggles of young men. Mega-influencers — Scott Galloway, New York University professor and host of The Prof G Pod, and Jordan Peterson , Canadian-born psychologist and author — describe the manosphere, making sure we understand how even the nicest guys can be susceptible to the seductions of social media driven poison. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. But what really caused my head to spin was an essay published last month by political and cultural thinker and writer Rod Dreher, and a longtime personal friend of J.D. Vance, titled 'The Radical Right is Coming for Your Sons,' where he makes the case for why ignoring the bigots in our midst is perilous, for both the left and right. Chui Yang and Mitch Murray are card-carrying conservative, post-secondary students in Calgary, and I'm grateful they are open to meeting at the University of Calgary campus for an on-the-record conversation about these unnerving questions. Mitch, 19, is a first-year finance major at Mount Royal University who aspires to study and work abroad, and Chui, 20, just completed year three of a history/poli sci degree and aims to get into government relations in support of Alberta's oil and gas sector. 'I've had to take a couple people out of the rabbit hole,' Mitch says, even the anti-Jewish rabbit hole (and Mitch is Jewish). What's his strategy? 'Asking questions: Why do you believe this; where do the ideas come from; do you believe this is something you've actually formed yourself or is it something you've seen online?' This approach, suggests Mitch, seems to free up critical thinking and forces people to question their ideas. Showing up for the interview in a black suit and a tie, Mitch immediately strikes me as a serious young man. He knows males of his demographic who are being pushed right, and he sees racists and extremists lurking in the social media shadows. 'Mount Royal especially is a very progressive school,' Mitch reports, 'and there are a lot of conservative young men on campus, but they're not necessarily out there with their political opinions.' Because progressives have such negative connotations about conservatism on campus, Mitch explains, he seizes opportunities to sit down with people of different political persuasions, to explain, 'we are not the demons that you see us as.' He insists, believing in fiscal responsibility and conservative values, 'doesn't make me racist; doesn't make me sexist.' Chui's take is slightly different; 'I seldom encounter someone who has been corrupted by the 'manosphere',' he says with a grin, 'and when I do encounter them, it's more a fad than anything. After a few months, after a season, it's over; they're back to normal.' As for the radical right coming for our sons, Chui acknowledges the growth in young men's affiliation with the conservative movement but sees this as pragmatic, rather than ideological. Young people who can't make ends meet, he says, 'are choosing to put their faith in a party that historically runs on economic integrity, runs on fiscal responsibility.' It's all part of a cycle, he suggests; there was a spike in young men's support for conservatives in the Mulroney era, and again with the rise of the Reform Party. 'It is a cycle that keeps on happening over and over, and I don't believe social issues have any play within it. Amongst my friends, social issues are not at the forefront of our minds.' At 6-foot-3, Chui towers over me, cutting an imposing figure in his wide leg jeans and suede jacket. His experience as a Christian street preacher may have shaped him into the most patient 20-year-old I've ever encountered. 'Don't fret too much,' is Chui's primary message (as a mother worried about boys, I'm somewhat comforted); however, his experience door-knocking — most recently, in the Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills constituency on behalf of United Conservative Party MLA Tara Sawyer — sends me reeling. 'At the doors,' Chui shares, 'when I do encounter a conservative and the question comes up, 'would you like a lawn sign?', it is often, more times than not, a 'no.' And almost every single time, it is due to the fact they don't want their neighbours to know they are conservative because of the weight that carries.' 'You're talking about rural Alberta?' I ask, incredulously. 'You would expect to have almost every single house welcoming a lawn sign with open arms,' Chui answers, 'but that's far from the truth. 'A lot of the people you encounter at these doors are centrists, and they cast ballots with their pocketbooks,' he explains. 'They want fiscal responsibility and that takes precedence over social issues… things like trans rights, things like homosexual rights, social safety nets.' They feel disenfranchised and are looking for change, he concludes, 'but when you take up that lawn sign, what does that say to your neighbour? That you're a 'racist'.' Somewhat dumbstruck, I wade into the murky waters of DEI quotas and cancel culture. 'Would you like to see wokeness dialled back at your school?' I ask. 'It's almost like the 'he who shall not be named', Voldemort question, among my circles at least,' Chui quips. 'It's not even spoken about. We almost pretend they (DEI quotas) don't exist and just carry on.' With its rainbow flags, rainbow crosswalk and posters everywhere, 'DEI is very, very fundamentally rooted into the Mount Royal (University) culture,' Mitch answers. While it may be a great idea, at his school, he says it's unrealistic to think about shutting down the whole DEI ideology. 'What we need to do, to lean into that direction,' he offers, 'is foster a sense it's OK to have different opinions.' 'Guilt has allowed this to perpetrate,' Chui observes, 'and that has almost created a world of absolutes where you're either for or against. And it's almost painful to live in because you're gagged.' 'So you silence yourselves?' I say. They both nod. It's a difficult question, Chui reflects, and one he's discussed with a guy from Alberta's Republican Party, who, he reports, 'believes the only way you can fight for change … if you're backed up to the wall, is show you're willing to punch them in the face.' Chui doesn't believe this is the 'proper sentiment' because then the pendulum goes back and forth, and 'you have people disenfranchised on either side, time and time again.' 'It's going to be a long fight,' he says, 'if you want to be cordial. But I think it's the right fight.' Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Business Insider
15-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Scott Galloway has some choice metaphors to describe AI's impact on workers: 'I think of it as corporate Ozempic'
NYU professor Scott Galloway thinks a lot about AI. Galloway shared some vivid metaphors to describe how AI is changing the workplace. He said to think of it like "corporate Ozempic" or the "East German Stasi with WiFi." Scott Galloway, a New York University Stern School of Business professor and host of the podcast The Prof G Pod, shared some of the metaphors he's come up with to describe AI's impact on the workplace in a discussion with Microsoft Chief Scientist Jaime Teevan and Greg Shove, the CEO of Section, an AI education company. Here are some of Galloway's best metaphors: The leadership and boards of many companies are using AI to cut costs. In this scenario, Galloway said he thinks of AI as having some of the same properties as GLP-1s. I think of AI as "corporate Ozempic." and that is, Ozempic goes into your brain and kind of switches off a switch that says 'you don't need more calories' even though your instincts are telling you to consume as many calories as possible if you're fortunate enough to have salty, or sugary, or fatty food in front of typically when you're a CEO, and you're growing, the signal is 'I need more calories. I need more people.' Musk, to a certain extent, by offering a minimum viable product with 20% of the staff of Twitter, and really Meta announcing what was the seminal earnings call where they said, 'We've laid off 20% of our staff, and meanwhile maintain growth of 23% sending earnings up 70%,' everybody started thinking I want the great taste of growth without the calories of more people. And AI is the Ozempic. 'The East German Stasi with WiFi' The "dark side" of AI lies in how easily it can identify low performers, Galloway said, comparing it to East Germany's Cold War-era secret police, notorious for their widespread surveillance. Now, I can upload all the email and Slack interactions I have with an employee and say 'Give me an estimate of how many hours a week this person is actually working.' And it'll give me what I believe, maybe incorrectly, but I believe, and that's all that's important, is my perception of how many hours a week this person is actually working. 'Warrior making machine' For the top 10% of the US labor force, however, Galloway thinks AI is a boon.
Business Insider
15-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Scott Galloway has some choice metaphors to describe AI's impact on workers: 'I think of it as corporate Ozempic'
AI is changing the workplace fast, making it harder than ever for employees and their bosses to keep up. Scott Galloway, a New York University Stern School of Business professor and host of the podcast The Prof G Pod, shared some of the metaphors he's come up with to describe AI's impact on the workplace in a discussion with Microsoft Chief Scientist Jaime Teevan and Greg Shove, the CEO of Section, an AI education company. Here are some of Galloway's best metaphors: 'Corporate Ozempic' The leadership and boards of many companies are using AI to cut costs. In this scenario, Galloway said he thinks of AI as having some of the same properties as GLP-1s. I think of AI as "corporate Ozempic." and that is, Ozempic goes into your brain and kind of switches off a switch that says 'you don't need more calories' even though your instincts are telling you to consume as many calories as possible if you're fortunate enough to have salty, or sugary, or fatty food in front of you. And typically when you're a CEO, and you're growing, the signal is 'I need more calories. I need more people.' Musk, to a certain extent, by offering a minimum viable product with 20% of the staff of Twitter, and really Meta announcing what was the seminal earnings call where they said, 'We've laid off 20% of our staff, and meanwhile maintain growth of 23% sending earnings up 70%,' everybody started thinking I want the great taste of growth without the calories of more people. And AI is the Ozempic. 'The East German Stasi with WiFi' The "dark side" of AI lies in how easily it can identify low performers, Galloway said, comparing it to East Germany's Cold War-era secret police, notorious for their widespread surveillance. Now, I can upload all the email and Slack interactions I have with an employee and say 'Give me an estimate of how many hours a week this person is actually working.' And it'll give me what I believe, maybe incorrectly, but I believe, and that's all that's important, is my perception of how many hours a week this person is actually working. 'Warrior making machine' For the top 10% of the US labor force, however, Galloway thinks AI is a boon. If you're really good, this is really good news for you. America has essentially been optimized for the top 10%. Essentially companies, essentially America over the last 50 years, have transitioned to an economy where you use the bottom 90% as a nutrition bag to make the top 10% wealthier and wealthier. And AI kind of speedballs that AI is gonna take the top 10% who work really hard and are really creative and know how to leverage these tools and just make them fu----g warriors. I mean they're just going to be monsters.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Prof G says 10% to 30% of those on Social Security don't need it and are hurting young Americans. Is he right?
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. The future of Social Security benefits is a top concern for Americans, but Professor Scott Galloway isn't convinced the program is essential for everyone. 'Somewhere between 10% and 30% of people who get Social Security right now should not receive it. Because they don't need it,' the New York University professor, who is known for his controversial takes, said in an episode of his podcast, The Prof G Pod. "I'll go as high as a third of senior citizens should not be getting Social Security." Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has an important message for the next wave of American retirees — here's how he says you can best weather the US retirement crisis Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) Galloway suggests this not just as a way to reduce economic inequality in the U.S., but also as a potential solution to cut costs in a program that faces insolvency issues due to shifting demographics. Without reform, the Social Security trust funds will be depleted by 2035. As a result, benefits for all recipients would be automatically cut by 17%. Here's why Galloway thinks serious reform and dramatic benefit cuts are required. Galloway described American seniors as 'the wealthiest generation in the history of this planet,' raising concerns about the fairness of the current Social Security system. Each year, approximately $1.2 trillion is transferred from younger workers — many of whom are struggling with debt, rising living costs and stagnant wages — to retirees, according to Galloway. In 2025, around $1.6 trillion in benefits will be distributed, with about 80% going to retired workers and their dependents. Galloway argues that this transfer places an unfair burden on Gen Z and millennials, who shoulder most of the Social Security costs through payroll taxes. To help correct this imbalance, he proposes cutting or eliminating benefits for the wealthiest 10–30% of retirees. 'I think it's called the Social Security tax — not the Social Security pension fund — because we don't actually have a guaranteed right to it at 65,' Galloway said. 'The idea that 'I paid in, so I should get it back' doesn't hold up, since most people end up withdrawing far more than they ever contributed.' With the top 10% of Americans holding an average net worth of $7.8 million, according to recent Federal Reserve data, many in this wealth bracket likely wouldn't be significantly affected if their Social Security benefits were reduced or eliminated. Galloway criticized the payroll tax cap, which limits Social Security contributions to the first $176,100 of income. As a result, a CEO earning millions pays the same as someone earning $176,100. Removing the cap on earnings above $400,000 is one favored policy fix, according to a National Academy of Social Insurance survey. However, the Manhattan Institute notes that this wouldn't fully solve the program's funding shortfall — only delaying trust fund exhaustion by about 20 years. Read more: Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — The institute supports Galloway's view that Social Security now redistributes wealth upward, not downward. According to the report, 'Raising Social Security taxes (rather than addressing benefits) would accelerate the largest and most inequitable intergenerational wealth transfer in world history." Reducing your dependence on Social Security is essential for long-term financial stability, particularly as the program faces ongoing funding issues. To take control of your financial future, it's important to build your savings, invest wisely and diversify your portfolio with tools like gold, real estate and alternative assets. Investing in gold is a way to grow your wealth and reduce your reliance on Social Security, as it tends to act as an enduring store of value over time. The price of gold has also jumped by more than 40% since 2023. JP Morgan projects that it will hit the $4,000 mark by 2026. If you're optimistic about gold, there's no need to visit a bullion shop to purchase gold coins or bars. Instead, you can choose a gold IRA, which allows you to invest directly in precious metals to hedge against market volatility. Priority Gold is an industry leader in precious metals, offering physical delivery of gold and silver. Plus, they have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. If you want to convert an existing IRA into a gold IRA, Priority Gold offers a 100% free rollover, as well as free shipping and free storage for up to five years. Qualifying purchases can also receive up to $10,000 in free silver. To learn more about how Priority Gold can help you reduce inflation's impact on your nest egg, you can download their free 2025 gold investor bundle. Investing in real estate can be another effective way to build generational wealth and lessen your reliance on Social Security. For the 12th year in a row, Americans have ranked real estate as the best long-term investment in 2024, according to a new Gallup survey. With the help of First National Realty Partners (FNRP), you can invest in necessity-based commercial properties and potentially create lasting wealth for yourself and your family. FNRP specializes in grocery-anchored retail centers leased by major national brands like Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods, providing investors with potential steady cash flow through rental income and long-term appreciation. As an accredited investor with a minimum of $50,000, you can access high-quality real estate investments without the hassles of property management. You can also invest in alternative assets such as art to diversify your portfolio and lessen your reliance on Social Security. Art investment has emerged as a substantial asset class. The global art market size was valued at $552.03 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $585.98 billion in 2025, according to Straits Research. In the past, only the ultra-wealthy could invest in art, but now services like Masterworks have opened the door to art investing. So far, over one million members have joined the platform. Here's how it works: Instead of spending millions on a single painting, you buy fractional shares of blue-chip paintings by iconic artists such as Pablo Picasso, Basquiat and Banksy. All that's left is to choose the number of shares you want to buy, and Masterworks handles everything else for you. See important Regulation A disclosures at JPMorgan sees gold soaring to $6,000/ounce — use this 1 simple IRA trick to lock in those potential shiny gains (before it's too late) Are you rich enough to join the top 1%? Here's the net worth you need to rank among America's wealthiest — plus a few strategies to build that first-class portfolio You're probably already overpaying for this 1 'must-have' expense — and thanks to Trump's tariffs, your monthly bill could soar even higher. Here's how 2 minutes can protect your wallet right now Access to this $22.5 trillion asset class has traditionally been limited to elite investors — until now. Here's how to become the landlord of Walmart or Whole Foods without lifting a finger This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jake Tapper slams Democrats for alienating young men after podcasters mock his son
CNN host Jake Tapper blasted the Democratic Party last Thursday after a pair of "left-leaning" podcast hosts made fun of his teenage son for wanting to be a police officer, saying, "This is why you f---ers are losing elections.'" Tapper and his "Original Sin" co-author Alex Thompson were asked about the Democratic Party having a problem reaching young men on NYU Professor Scott Galloway's podcast "The Prof G Pod" and Tapper gave the example of how the liberal podcasters spoke about his son. "I went on a left-leaning podcast, that shall remain nameless, and we were talking about my kids… and they asked me about my son and I said he's a football player, and he wants to be a policeman and their joke was, 'Oh, how does he feel about minorities?" Tapper said. "Like, the idea that he wants to be a policeman therefore, he's racist… this is why you f---ers are losing elections," Tapper added. I'm A Young Democrat And I've Got To Admit My Party Is Losing 2025 While Looking At 2028 "My football-playing son, who has no political views — he's 15, he thinks about World War II, and gaming and playing linebacker, that's his world — you're deciding he's a racist because he wants to be a cop. Read On The Fox News App "And why does he want to be a cop? He wants to be a cop because he wants to help people, you know, and he thinks that's the best way he can help people," Tapper said. "And that's how the Democratic Party talks to men, not just White men, but men." "They thought Tim Walz could… translate the Democratic Party values because he hunts and fishes and drinks a beer… I find it just insane," he added. "The Democratic Party has no way of communicating with [my son], they have no entrée into his world." President Donald Trump made significant gains among young voters in the 2024 election. Trump ran up the score with his base while narrowing traditional Democratic advantages among Black, Hispanic, and young voters. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture The show Tapper declined to name is the "How Long Gone" podcast — hosted by Chris Black and Jason Stewart — which he appeared on in April. When the conversation on that program turned towards the Democratic Party's struggles and appealing to young men, Tapper broached the subject of his own son, which earned the scorn of the hosts. When Tapper told them of his son's interest in being a police officer, the "How Long Gone" hosts broke out in laughter. "Like, he thinks they're cool? I don't understand, what about a cop?" Black asked incredulously. "How does he feel about minorities?" Stewart chimed in. The two hosts responded to Tapper's latest comments on their podcast Monday, calling the CNN host a "flip-flopper" and Stewart's remark a "really funny f---ing joke." "I think this is pretty funny and ridiculous… Jake's got a book to sell, baby, and that's the part I respect. Him choosing, willfully, to take a joke wrong, that he definitely knew what it was in the moment, I would say is only a pro move," Black said. "He spun it for his own gain, and it's working."Original article source: Jake Tapper slams Democrats for alienating young men after podcasters mock his son
