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Mirrors, Manipulation, and the Manosphere: Alex Gonzalez Explores Digital Dread

The Dark Mind Podcast

1 hour 10 minutes 37 seconds

1 month ago

Mirrors, Manipulation, and the Manosphere: Alex Gonzalez Explores Digital Dread

Alex Gonzalez joins The Dark Mind Podcast to discuss his debut novel rekt.
He talks about the dark web’s role in shaping grief and obsession.
Gonzalez shares his experience with early 2000s gore sites.
The conversation explores how algorithms exploit emotional vulnerabilities.
He examines the difference between the dark web and surface internet horror.
Gonzalez considers whether the internet is a mirror or a predator.
The episode covers the psychological effects of online shock content.
He reflects on the reality of being trapped by data-harvesting tech.
Gonzalez discusses his own online habits and digital anxieties.
The discussion touches on the evolution of horror in the digital age.
He shares insights from teaching horror workshops.
Gonzalez reveals how regional geography influenced his writing.
The episode addresses toxic masculinity and online community.
He talks about the process of turning trauma into fiction.
Gonzalez considers the future of horror storytelling.
The conversation ends with his thoughts on catharsis and confrontation in horror.
This episode offers a deep dive into tech horror, online culture, and the dark corners of the human psyche.

Here are the links for Alex Gonzalez and his work:

Official Website & Socials

Website: alex-gonzalez.me alex-gonzalez
Instagram: @nahitsjustalex instagram

Where to Buy rekt

Amazon: Buy on Amazon (Search Link)
Barnes & Noble: Buy on Barnes & Noble barnesandnoble
Bookshop.org: Buy on Bookshop.org bookshop
Penguin Random House: Buy on PRH penguinrandomhouse
Audible (Audiobook): Get the Audiobook audible