Marvyn x Mayor talk Manosphere: Sadiq Khan on Big Tech and Radicalisation

About this episode

Marvyn Harrison and Sadiq Khan discuss the impact of the manosphere on youth and the need for accountability from big tech companies.

In this follow-up conversation from South by Southwest, Marvin Harrison sits down with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to address the influence of the "manosphere" on young men and boys. Mayor Khan discusses the urgent need to hold big tech companies accountable for algorithms that prioritize engagement through negativity and misogyny. He outlines a dual approach to the issue: calling for stricter regulation via the Online Safety Act and Ofcom, while simultaneously investing in offline support systems, including £30 million for youth clubs and targeted initiatives to guide young men toward positive influences. Key Discussion Points The "Outrage Economy": An exploration of how social media platforms monetize toxic content and misogyny by incentivizing engagement through outrage. The Case for Regulation: Mayor Khan compares the current state of social media to the tobacco industry, arguing that if platforms do not voluntarily change their algorithms, regulators must intervene to protect children. Empowering Offline Alternatives: Discussion of the "Ignore the Noise, Trust the Voice" campaign and the importance of funding youth work as a necessary "proxy" for support systems. Call…

People in this episode

Host: Marvyn Harrison

Guest: Sadiq Khan

Topics covered

• manosphere
• big tech accountability
• youth support systems
• social media regulation
• toxic content
• collective responsibility

Keywords

• manosphere
• Sadiq Khan
• big tech
• youth clubs
• Online Safety Act
• social media
• toxic content
• regulation
• collective responsibility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ofcom, Online Safety Act

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