Chapter
The Sigma Male Grift
31:33 - 36:45 (05:11)
The idea of the sigma male is a grift targeting nerdy and anti-social young men who don't want to be alpha males but want to believe they can be trained to get women, while avoiding toxic men's communities like incels and proud boys. The concept is defined by choosing not to take leadership roles and feeling held back by lack of confidence.
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The sigma male concept appears to be a ploy targeting young men who are not into sports or alpha male culture, but still want to be trained to attract women and improve their social standing.
31:33 - 34:11 (02:37)
Summary
The sigma male concept appears to be a ploy targeting young men who are not into sports or alpha male culture, but still want to be trained to attract women and improve their social standing. It seems to be a grift directed at shy and confused men who want to be accepted for who they are.
ChapterThe Sigma Male Grift
EpisodePart Two: A Live Investigation Into The Sigma Male Subculture
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The marketing of the Sigma Male personality type is an attempt to package manosphere concepts for a group of men who are not completely toxic, but it's not clear what the end goal or plan is.
34:11 - 35:29 (01:18)
Summary
The marketing of the Sigma Male personality type is an attempt to package manosphere concepts for a group of men who are not completely toxic, but it's not clear what the end goal or plan is. The target demographic is men who lack confidence and aren't interested in the alpha male culture, but they aren't sure what they are supposed to do to improve their situation.
ChapterThe Sigma Male Grift
EpisodePart Two: A Live Investigation Into The Sigma Male Subculture
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The emergence of a new subculture of "sigma males" is discussed, which is influenced by but distinct from the manosphere.
35:29 - 36:45 (01:15)
Summary
The emergence of a new subculture of "sigma males" is discussed, which is influenced by but distinct from the manosphere. These men reject traditional alpha/beta male labels and instead espouse a philosophy of self-determination and individualism in their personal and social interactions.