The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg Incelphobia
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May 8, 2025 
Christine Emba, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, dives into the chaotic realm of modern dating and its societal implications. She discusses the growing distrust between genders fueled by political tensions and the rise of dating apps. Emba critiques the clash between traditional masculinity and evolving gender narratives in politics, while also reflecting on the detrimental effects of online culture on self-esteem. Throughout, she emphasizes the importance of individual happiness and diverse aspirations in redefining feminism.
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Declining Dating and Growing Distrust
- Dating and marriage rates are dropping among young people despite many wanting to pair up.
- There's growing distrust and political division between men and women, complicating relationships.
Dating App Impact on Men and Women
- Men fear approaching women post-MeToo due to harassment concerns and use pornography or dating apps instead.
- Women feel disposable in dating app culture and face mixed messages about pursuing men or expecting to be pursued.
Loss of Social Scaffolding in Dating
- Dating used to come with social network accountability that kept behavior in check.
- Apps remove these social checks, allowing illusion of choice and superficial judgments based on appearance.
