Jan 10, 2026
In part two, Associate Professor Marian-Andrei Rizoiu from the
University of Technology Sydney explains how misinformation and
toxic online cultures spread. We dive into the “manosphere
pipeline” targeting boys as young as 10, its real-world impacts on
schools and families, and how it can escalate into
radicalisation.
Rizoiu outlines his team’s six-stage pipeline – from passive
curiosity to active involvement – and why simply giving people
facts doesn’t solve the problem. Instead, this is a human
challenge, and his lab is exploring new ways to diffuse and counter
online misinformation before it turns dangerous.
Linkedin: Marian-Andrei Rizoiu
