The Future Of: Masculinity [FULL PODCAST EPISODE]

Gender is always in motion, but is masculinity in crisis? In this episode, host David Karsten speaks with Dr Ben Rich and Todd Morley about modern masculinity, the challenges men face today, the rise of extremism and the solutions that could benefit us all. 00:00 Intro 00:09 What does it mean to be a man in 2025 – and is masculinity in crisis? 02:04 Why men are falling behind: education, mental health and identity in a Bene of “polycrisis” 07:43 Generational divides and changing views on struggle 11:19 How social media is shaping masculinity 14:49 Extremism explained – what it really means and how it connects to masculinity 23:01 Is the internet an accelerant for radicalisation? 26:59 What men – and society – can do to create better futures 30:50 Redefining the “modern man” – why ambiguity matters 34:59 Inside the Curtin Extremism Research Network (CERN) To discover more episodes: http://curtin.edu/t9hfy2 Find realistic solutions for your business or industry: http://curtin.edu/workwithus #TheFutureOf #CurtinResearch