#145 - Have Dating Apps Killed Romance?

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🗓️ 14 February 2018

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Motion: Swipe Left: Dating Apps Have Killed Romance Every day millions of people turn to dating apps to find love. To date, more than 49 million Americans have given digital dating a try and the companies facilitating these matches are raking in billions. But are dating apps really designed to promote long-lasting romance? Apps like Tinder and Bumble make finding a date as easy as swiping right, while digital platforms like Match.com and OkCupid use specialized algorithms to help users find the perfect partner, regardless of age or personal preferences. Further, a range of niche sites connect people with highly specific interests, whether it’s single parenthood, a gluten-free lifestyle, or a devotion to Ayn Rand. But some argue that online dating is rife with sexism, racism, and misogyny, and that dating apps ultimately create a culture that prioritizes sex over committed and lasting love. After all, why settle on one match when there may be someone better just a swipe away? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	When you own a small business, busy is music to your ears.
0:06.0	Busy means you're hopefully driving lots of...
0:08.0	But what if with every...
0:10.0	American Express was busy too,
0:12.0	helping you promote your business,
0:14.0	or bringing in new customers who spend a little more?
0:16.0	What if they also gave your customers rewards when they spend with you?
0:20.0	Yep, you'd get even more...
0:22.0	Busy is good for business.
0:24.0	We'll be with you on that.
0:26.0	We'll be looking forward to seeing you next time.
0:28.0	Roman Guaid 18 Plus, please.
0:34.0	The number of Americans who have tried at least one dating app has now passed 40 million people.
0:40.0	And that is a lot, especially for a phenomenon that really didn't exist 25 years ago.
0:45.0	And how has this been for the state of romance?
0:48.0	Has it been good because the algorithms are better than humans at matching up people who are compatible?
0:55.0	Or has it been bad?
0:57.0	Because having so much choice among potential partners, potentially millions can turn courtship into something of a commodities business.
1:05.0	Well, the arguments go in both of those directions and in plenty others' preside,
1:09.0	which make us think it has the makings of a good debate.
1:11.0	So let's have it.
1:13.0	Yes or no to this statement.
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