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'Unmoored men' and 'princesses' in castles

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Ware, M. L. (2026, September 15). 'Unmoored men' and 'princesses' in castles. Semafor. https://www.semafor.com/article/09/09/2026/unmoored-men-and-princesses

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Semafor · collected 2026-09-15 · by Mary Lawrence Ware

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Jon Ronson’s book "The Castle" explores modern masculinity through a series of texts exchanged between Ronson and his son during the latter's visit to Chris Mark, an heir to a steel fortune who collects women found on dating apps in his castle. Ronson investigates how AI, social media, and exploitation contribute to a sense of isolation among men, describing it as a commentary on the "male loneliness epidemic." The Guardian calls this exploration “provocative and disturbing.”
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Jon Ronson explores modern masculinity through a series of texts from his son about visiting Chris Mark, a steel industry heir, who collects women he meets on dating apps, calling them "princesses." Ronson's book, titled "The Castle," examines how artificial intelligence and social media contribute to exploitation and the isolation faced by many men. The Guardian describes Ronson’s work as a “provocative and disturbing look at unmoored men in distress,” highlighting the interconnected issues affecting contemporary male identity.

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Mary Lawrence Ware
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Ronson’s reportage on modern masculinity is catalyzed by a series of unsettling texts from his son’s visit to the castle of a steel heir named Chris Mark, who is collecting “princesses” — women he finds on dating apps — in his home.
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Ronson’s reportage on modern masculinity is catalyzed by a series of unsettling texts from his son’s visit to the castle of a steel heir named Chris Mark, who is collecting “princesses” — women he finds on dating apps — in his home. asserted
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Ronson charts the interconnectedness of AI, social media, exploitation, and the “male loneliness epidemic” in what The Guardian called “a provocative and disturbing look at unmoored men in distress.” asserted
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