This Isn’t Normal. It’s the Beginning of a New Crisis | Scott Galloway
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Scott Galloway, a marketing professor at NYU Stern School of Business, shares his insights on the current state of America, focusing on the challenges facing young men, the need for economic security, and the importance of finding your talent and investing in yourself. He criticizes the current state of higher education, particularly the hoarding of endowments by elite institutions. Galloway also discusses his personal background, highlighting his upbringing as the child of a single immigrant mother and his journey from starting internet companies to becoming a professor at NYU. He reflects on the changes he's witnessed in the university system over the past 22 years, particularly the rise of a "victimization culture" and the unintended consequences of affirmative action. Galloway expresses concern about the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses, particularly at NYU, and criticizes the university's response to protests. He argues that the university should be more proactive in condemning these actions and taking swift action against students and faculty who engage in such behavior. He also highlights the struggles of young men in the United States, including their higher rates of suicide, addiction, and incarceration. He attributes this to a combination of factors, including the internet's impact on socialization, the education system's bias against men, and the lack of empathy for their struggles. Galloway discusses his new book, "The Algebra of Wealth," which focuses on practical strategies for achieving financial success. He emphasizes the importance of finding your talent, not your passion, and investing in yourself through compound interest and diversification. He also criticizes the hoarding of endowments by elite institutions and advocates for a more equitable system of higher education. Galloway argues for the importance of fitness and strength, particularly for men. He criticizes the weaponization of obesity and the shaming of those who are overweight. He advocates for a return to a culture that celebrates fitness and strength, and emphasizes the role of physical strength in mental health, relationships, and success. Finally, Galloway discusses the current political climate in the United States, expressing his exhaustion with the constant polarization and division. He advocates for separating the person from the politics and finding common ground through shared values and experiences. He also calls for national service as a way to foster unity and understanding among Americans.
Outlines
The State of America, Young Men, and Wealth
Scott Galloway discusses the current state of America, focusing on the challenges facing young men, the need for economic security, and the importance of finding your talent and investing in yourself. He also critiques the current state of higher education, particularly the hoarding of endowments by elite institutions.
Scott Galloway's Background and the Rise of Victimization Culture
Galloway shares his personal background, highlighting his upbringing as the child of a single immigrant mother and his journey from starting internet companies to becoming a professor at NYU. He reflects on the changes he's witnessed in the university system over the past 22 years, particularly the rise of a "victimization culture" and the unintended consequences of affirmative action.
Anti-Semitism on Campus and the Rise of "Useful Idiots"
Galloway discusses the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses, particularly at NYU, and criticizes the university's response to protests. He argues that the university should be more proactive in condemning these actions and taking swift action against students and faculty who engage in such behavior.
The Struggles of Young Men and the Rise of a New Species
Galloway expresses concern about the struggles of young men in the United States, highlighting their higher rates of suicide, addiction, and incarceration. He attributes this to a combination of factors, including the internet's impact on socialization, the education system's bias against men, and the lack of empathy for their struggles.
The Algebra of Wealth: Finding Your Talent and Investing in Yourself
Galloway discusses his new book, "The Algebra of Wealth," which focuses on practical strategies for achieving financial success. He emphasizes the importance of finding your talent, not your passion, and investing in yourself through compound interest and diversification. He also criticizes the hoarding of endowments by elite institutions and advocates for a more equitable system of higher education.
The Importance of Fitness and Strength
Galloway argues for the importance of fitness and strength, particularly for men. He criticizes the weaponization of obesity and the shaming of those who are overweight. He advocates for a return to a culture that celebrates fitness and strength, and emphasizes the role of physical strength in mental health, relationships, and success.
Navigating the Political Landscape and Finding Common Ground
Galloway discusses the current political climate in the United States, expressing his exhaustion with the constant polarization and division. He advocates for separating the person from the politics and finding common ground through shared values and experiences. He also calls for national service as a way to foster unity and understanding among Americans.
Keywords
Scott Galloway
Scott Galloway is a marketing professor at NYU Stern School of Business, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He is known for his outspoken views on business, technology, and culture.
The Algebra of Wealth
Galloway's new book, "The Algebra of Wealth," provides a practical guide to achieving financial success. It emphasizes the importance of finding your talent, investing in yourself, and diversifying your assets.
Affirmative Action
Affirmative action is a set of policies and practices intended to increase opportunities for historically disadvantaged groups, such as people of color and women. Galloway argues that affirmative action has gone too far and has created unintended consequences, such as disadvantaging other groups.
Anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism is prejudice, discrimination, or hostility directed at Jews. Galloway expresses concern about the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses and criticizes the university's response to these incidents.
Young Men
Galloway highlights the struggles of young men in the United States, including their higher rates of suicide, addiction, and incarceration. He attributes this to a combination of factors, including the internet's impact on socialization, the education system's bias against men, and the lack of empathy for their struggles.
Elite Institutions
Elite institutions, such as Harvard and Yale, are often criticized for their wealth and their perceived lack of commitment to social mobility. Galloway argues that these institutions should use their endowments to expand access to education and help more students succeed.
Fitness
Galloway emphasizes the importance of fitness and strength, particularly for men. He criticizes the weaponization of obesity and the shaming of those who are overweight. He advocates for a return to a culture that celebrates fitness and strength, and emphasizes the role of physical strength in mental health, relationships, and success.
National Service
National service is a program that requires young people to serve their country in some capacity, such as through military service, community service, or education. Galloway advocates for mandatory national service as a way to foster unity and understanding among Americans.
Q&A
What are some of the key takeaways from Scott Galloway's book, "The Algebra of Wealth?"
Galloway's book emphasizes the importance of finding your talent, not your passion, and investing in yourself through compound interest and diversification. He also advocates for a more equitable system of higher education, where elite institutions use their endowments to expand access to education.
What are some of the challenges facing young men in the United States, according to Scott Galloway?
Galloway argues that young men are struggling with higher rates of suicide, addiction, and incarceration. He attributes this to a combination of factors, including the internet's impact on socialization, the education system's bias against men, and the lack of empathy for their struggles.
How does Scott Galloway view the current state of higher education, particularly elite institutions?
Galloway criticizes the hoarding of endowments by elite institutions, arguing that they should use their wealth to expand access to education and help more students succeed. He believes that higher education has lost its focus on providing opportunities for all students and has become more focused on creating a superclass of wealthy individuals.
What are some of Scott Galloway's recommendations for navigating the current political climate in the United States?
Galloway advocates for separating the person from the politics and finding common ground through shared values and experiences. He also calls for national service as a way to foster unity and understanding among Americans. He believes that we need to start seeing each other as Americans first, not as members of opposing political parties.
Why does Scott Galloway believe that fitness and strength are important, particularly for men?
Galloway argues that fitness and strength are essential for mental health, relationships, and success. He criticizes the weaponization of obesity and the shaming of those who are overweight. He advocates for a return to a culture that celebrates fitness and strength, and emphasizes the role of physical strength in building confidence, resilience, and a sense of purpose.
Show Notes
Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Scott Galloway about his political stance as a "raging moderate"; the challenges moderates face from both political extremes; the importance of government support in his success; why the current state of affirmative action is failing and how a shift toward income-based support rather than race-based could help reform it; why government involvement in helping underprivileged kids is necessary; the struggles of young men in America; why young men are facing severe issues such as higher suicide rates, addiction, and incarceration compared to women, who are excelling in many areas; how societal changes, biased educational systems, and the impact of social media have negatively affected young men; why we need more support programs for young men; how mandatory national service can foster unity and understanding among different social groups; why telling young people to “follow their passion” is the worst advice you could give them and what we should be telling them instead; the utility of religion even though he is an atheist; his exposure to various religions through his father's multiple marriages and how these experiences highlighted the importance of community and kindness; how his atheism has given him a sense of urgency and courage; the need for economic planning and the importance of diversification and long-term thinking; and much more.
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