«Hoffnung Denken: Männlichkeit» – Julia Ebner in conversation with Tuğba Ayaz

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Fascist governments destroy democracies. Ongoing wars destroy lives. Women are threatened like never before. 2024 was the hottest year ever recorded. The world is burning. How do we find courage? How do we cultivate hope? How about solidarity? Reporter Tuğba Ayaz curates and moderates the series «Hoffnung Denken». With guests from literature and science, she also debates in the second edition about the focal points of our time. With scientist Julia Ebner, she discusses the dangers of extreme masculinity. In her latest book «Von Fitness zu Faschismus» (2026), Ebner explores three myths of masculinity – flesh, money, and muscles – and shows how they are connected to fascism. How do men become receptive to violence? What makes masculinity a global business? To what extent does it shape extremists? Ebner finds alarming answers. Based on this, the conversation aims to think hope. Participants and additional information: with Julia Ebner Moderation & concept: Tuğba Ayaz