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Dr David Smith's Events (2)

I Wanted To Figure Out Why I Was Late To The Party: Entering And Exiting Inceldom.
Sep 2, 2024

Description The first of two invited talks I gave at Firrhill High School based upon the performance at the Edinburgh Fringe (the second was a week later)
Location Firrhill High School, Edinburgh
People David Smith
Themes Living in a Digital World

Alphas, Betas and Chads!
Aug 18, 2024

Description Involuntary celibates (incels) are an online community of young men who believe that their biology has rendered them scientifically unf**kable and, because of this, they can never attract a romantic or sexual partner. With the rest of the community backing them up, like a terrible support group, they become increasingly spiteful. Inceldom has been linked to misogyny, harassment and, in some instances, extreme violence. Dr David Smith (Robert Gordon University) reveals what he learned from ex-incels. How did they join? Why did they stay? And how did they leave?
Location The Stand, Edinburgh
People David Smith
Themes Living in a Digital World