It's not feasible nor desireable to abandon C. Rather it is better to incrementally move to things like checked C, apply static analysis and perform formal proofs of correctness through Frama C and other tools.
Do not use C++. Use Ada or Rust.
GCC did not move to C++ for safety, but for the convenience C++ can provide. C++ is a very problematic language. It does not replace C due to its complexity.
Don't worry about it. Some people lose their marbles because they think females get erased when male language is used. Just erase both genders and you'll be fine. Use singular they.
Most men I know have experienced what he describes; why not believe it? I agree with the sentiment though that there should be research conducted so that it can be understood and be cited to back up men's experiences. Could also be false, but I'm inclined to believe men's experiences.
It's an experience many men have had. It's pretty difficult to get real data on beyond the anecdotes of many men.
Shouldn't matter really, but most men find that it stings when the women in their lives just don't look at them the same way anymore; they perceive that they are now less in their eyes.
Men who stay aloof and emotionally distant enjoy women's attraction. Also an anecdote of many men.
That said the truly powerful man will not care and is unconcerned with the loss of women.
Do not use C++. Use Ada or Rust.
GCC did not move to C++ for safety, but for the convenience C++ can provide. C++ is a very problematic language. It does not replace C due to its complexity.