“The Hidden Hand Behind Your Swipes” from Land of the Giants

The Vergecast

Vox Media Podcast Network

Tech News, News, Technology

4.3 • 4.3K Ratings

🗓️ 8 February 2023

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

We are sharing an episode of Land of the Giants: Dating. Big tech is transforming every aspect of our world. But how? And at what cost? In this season of Land of the Giants: Dating Games, The Verge and New York Magazine's The Cut trace the evolution of the multi-billion dollar dating app industry. Hosts Sangeeta Singh Kurtz and Lakshmi Rengarajan explore the modern dating landscape forged by companies like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge, and their impact on our hopes for connection. They answer the question – are the business goals of dating app companies aligned with users' romantic aspirations? Follow Land of the Giants to hear new episodes every Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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