Digital Distractions and Manufactured Realities: Unmasking Modern Manipulation

This session will focus on the breakdown of the family unit and the impact of parental alienation. We’ll explore the deep emotional scars caused by disconnection from a strong paternal figure and discuss ways for men to rediscover self-sufficiency and authentic role models.

### Agenda:

• Agenda:

1. Introduction and Recap (10 minutes)
2. The Impact of Mobile Phones and Social Media (15 minutes)

• Open discussion on the role of mobile technology in distracting and isolating men.
• How online interactions and social media narratives fuel manipulation and manufactured identities.

3. Hypergamy and Manipulation: The Manufactured Agenda (15 minutes)

• Defining hypergamy and exploring its manifestations in modern relationships and societal norms.
• Are these trends are a natural evolution or a deliberate manipulation of male behaviour.

4. Taking Action at a Micro-Level (15 minutes)

• Brainstorming initiatives or habits that can help reduce digital distractions.
• Discussing ways to foster genuine, in-person connections among like-minded men.
• Methods to support each other in reclaiming authentic male strength and purpose.

5. Wrap-Up and Future Steps (5 minutes)

N.B. the above is a guide, please ensure that you are respectful of others' opinions and do maintain a level of courtesy and confidentiality in these conversations. These meetups provide a safe space for Men to say what they wish to say without anything being personally directed towards others.

MONDAY 11 MAY 2025 @ 8.30pm

If you are keen to attend, please RSVP and add a reminder so that you do not forget or keep attendees waiting.
Link for the Google Meet can be found on this page.
Thank you in advance and I look forward to seeing you on the call.
Curran Sareen