Leading Incel researcher reviews Netflix's 'Adolescence', William Costello meets TheTinMen

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William Costello reviews Netflix's 'Adolescence' and discusses the complexities of the incel phenomenon.

Once again, the much misunderstood ‘incel’ phenomenon is back in the crucible of public discussion, following the release of the Netflix smash hit ‘Adolescence’. Public and politician alike have waded into the debate; heaping sympathy, outrage, fear, or distain at the feet of these lonely, deeply unwell, and sometimes violent young men. But behind the glossy production, fantastical screenwriting, and career defining performances, what is the truth about incels?Who are they? What do they want? Are they a terrorist threat? And how do we help them? Well, leading researcher into incels, William Costello, who remains the only researcher to work directly with this enigmatic group, is here to review the series, and separate the fact from the fiction…What do you think?~Chapters00:26: Who are incels? 03:23: Should Adolescence be shown in Westminster?06:50: Adolescence as a piece of art08:15: Adolescence as a piece of science12:14: Jamie and the clinical psychologist 16:13: Jamies, incels, and bullying21:32: Incels and suicidality22:20: The harm of using "incel" as an insult 25:07: Is incel a terrorist threat?30:58: What does a real life incel look like?33:39: Incels and…

People in this episode

Host: TheTinMen

Guest: William Costello

Topics covered

• incels
• Netflix
• mental health
• violence
• youth culture
• misogyny

Keywords

• incel
• Adolescence
• William Costello
• mental health
• Andrew Tate
• misogyny
• youth violence

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Adolescence

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