Bad Faith Episode 551 - Is There Love Left? (w/ F.D Signifier, Isa Nakazawa, & Cameron Kasky)
Feb 19, 2026
Cameron Kasky, activist and Parkland survivor turned youth advocate. Issa Nakazawa, astrologer and podcast host bringing astrological and political lens. F.D Signifier, video essayist known for cultural criticism. They debate male loneliness, contemporary dating logistics, intimacy and porn, marriage as teamwork, changing norms around monogamy, and how social media and economic pressures reshape partnerships.
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Marriage As Gamified Partnership
- F.D. Signifier describes marriage as a long game and
Desire Can Obstruct Flourishing
- Issa Nakazawa invokes Lauren Berlant's 'cruel optimism' to show desires can block flourishing.
- She links loneliness to lack of social infrastructure like healthcare and housing pressures.
Gen Z Sex Trends Are Nuanced
- Panel debates Gen Z's declining sex frequency and rising porn use as complex, not monolithic.
- They question survey methods and emphasize varied behaviors across individuals.