Rollo Tomassi Predicts 2025! @rollotomassi

Summary

This conversation dives into the evolving trends within the red pill and manosphere communities, particularly predictions about the resurgence of MGTOW and blackpill ideologies by 2025. It also explores the growing influence of content creators, with a focus on the challenges of maintaining personal boundaries while creating endless streams of content. The speaker reflects on the changing landscape of influencer culture, from podcasts to political involvement, and even hints at a possible ‘Red Pill Summer’ music tour. Throughout, there's a candid discussion on the intersection of personal lives, content creation, and social issues in today's digital era.

Takeaways

• 😀 The idea of constantly filming daily life with content creation tools like drones or cameras, even in mundane or private moments, is becoming more normalized among influencers.
• 😀 Despite the large number of views influencers get (e.g., 50,000 views per show), they often experience a disconnection from the actual audience, as they are just interacting with a camera.
• 😀 The trend of filming or streaming unconventional content, like women sleeping on platforms like Twitch, highlights how niche content can generate significant attention and revenue.
• 😀 There are a few places where the speaker deliberately avoids bringing their phone, such as the gym and when running with their dogs, as part of maintaining personal boundaries in a connected world.
• 😀 There's a concern about censorship, with predictions that platforms like YouTube will continue to censor content related to free speech and political movements in the coming years.
• 😀 The speaker predicts that by 2025, there will be a resurgence of MGTOW (Men Going Their Own Way) and blackpill ideologies, as men who were previously part of the redpill movement grow disillusioned with the political landscape.
• 😀 The social media and influencer economy is evolving, with predictions that influencers will continue to be used by political campaigns and movements, similar to how they were used in previous election cycles.
• 😀 The 'whatever podcast' is heavily dependent on super chats and private donations, with the show lengthening in order to maximize profits, raising questions about its sustainability in the long run.
• 😀 The speaker suggests that the longevity of platforms like 'whatever podcast' could be at risk if they continue to stretch their format, with hosts and participants struggling with the grind of long, live-streamed events.
• 😀 There's potential for a 'Red Pill' themed music tour in 2025, with a collaboration between different metal bands from the influencer and redpill scenes, though it's still an idea in development and may face logistical challenges.

Q & A

What does the speaker predict will happen to MGTOW and blackpill ideologies by 2025?

The speaker predicts that MGTOW (Men Going Their Own Way) and blackpill ideologies will experience a resurgence by 2025. This wave will be driven by men who are disillusioned with past political cycles, leading to a renewed focus on MGTOW as a popular movement in the manosphere.

How does the speaker view the trend of influencers being used in political campaigns?

The speaker anticipates that both political sides will increasingly use influencers for campaigns, similar to the way they did in the 2020 election cycle. The rise of influencer marketing in politics will be a consistent trend, especially as we approach the 2026 and 2028 election cycles.

What is the speaker's stance on the role of social media platforms in censoring content creators?

The speaker expresses concern about censorship, particularly around 'diverting hate' initiatives, which involve collaboration between NGOs and government agencies to suppress certain online speech. They hope this trend will subside by 2025 so that creators can grow their channels without facing demonetization or excessive scrutiny.

Why does the speaker believe the *Whatever Podcast* could face challenges in the future?

The speaker suggests that *Whatever Podcast* could face challenges due to its long-format shows and reliance on private super chats, which may not be sustainable in the long run. They predict that the show could eventually hit 'critical mass,' leading to either its decline or the host deciding to leave, possibly selling out to larger platforms like Daily Wire.

How does the speaker feel about the commercialization of influencer content?

The speaker is critical of the commercialization of influencer content, particularly in the context of political movements and the growing use of influencers to promote specific agendas. They see this as a normalization of influencer culture that could eventually commodify genuine, grassroots movements.

What is the speaker's view on the dynamics of live streaming and long-format shows?

The speaker recognizes the increasing length of live streams, like those on *Whatever Podcast*, and points out that maintaining attention and engagement for such long periods (e.g., 10+ hour shows) is unsustainable for most viewers and participants. This trend may eventually lead to burnout for both hosts and audiences.

Why is the speaker critical of the moralistic side of online culture?

The speaker suggests that the moralistic side of online culture, often associated with religious or political views, will decline as the focus shifts more toward political issues and influencer-driven narratives. They believe that the success of figures like Andrew Wilson may carry this moralistic message forward, but that the trend will overall decrease.

What does the speaker think about the future of the 'girl panel' format in shows like *Whatever Podcast*?

The speaker is uncertain about the future of the 'girl panel' format. They suggest that it may face challenges due to the need for constant entertainment value and the difficult logistics of maintaining such a format, especially if it continues to be reliant on long-duration shows with superficial engagement.

What do the speaker and their friends discuss regarding a potential 'red pill' band tour?

The speaker and their friends joke about organizing a 'red pill' themed band tour, bringing together musicians from bands like *All That Remains* and *Jinx*. The tour would be a collaboration between various alternative and metal bands, potentially combining political messaging with music. While it’s still in the planning stage, the idea has gained traction within their friend group.

What role does influencer culture play in the future of online movements and communities?

Influencer culture will play a dominant role in shaping online movements in the future. The speaker suggests that both political sides will continue to harness influencers to further their causes, with movements like MGTOW and blackpill ideologies potentially riding the wave of influencer-led activism, especially with the rise of social media's power in political engagement.