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The darkness behind looksmaxxing

February 18, 2026·26 min·2 clips
Young men are bashing their faces with hammers and snorting crystal meth to become the most handsome boy.
This episode investigates the looksmaxxing subculture, where young men engage in extreme body modifications like face-smashing and drug use to achieve aesthetic perfection. Guest Charlie Warzel explains how this online nihilism is influencing politics and offers community as a counterforce.
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