A column from The Verge's Optimizer newsletter examines how modern standards of masculinity, including trends like 'looksmaxxing', may be negatively affecting men's health.
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The Verge's Optimizer newsletter, written by senior reviewer Victoria Song, takes a critical look at contemporary masculinity standards and their impact on men's wellbeing. The piece references the trend of 'looksmaxxing' and how algorithm-driven content amplifies these ideas.
Song uses cultural references to explore the tension between modern ideals promoted online and their real-world health consequences for men.
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