Addicted to love: how dating apps ‘exploit’ their users
Critics say modern dating is in crisis. They claim that dating apps, which have been downloaded hundreds of millions of times worldwide, are “exploitative”and are designed not to be deleted but to be addictive, to retain users in order to create revenue.
The days of meet-cutes and setups seem to be fading as more people turn to dating apps to find love. Japan is using the tech trend to help the next generation.
South Korea’s Radical Solution to Asia’s Birth Rate Crisis
South Korea is facing a demographic time bomb. The nation is grappling with the world’s lowest fertility rate and a rapidly aging population, which threaten its very future. The unfolding crisis mirrors a global trend that’s hitting East Asia hardest, forcing a reckoning between tradition and modern day realities for women. The choices South Korea makes now might provide a path for others to follow.
The emotional toll of dating apps and why they’re no longer about finding love – podcast
n this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we hear from researchers exploring how apps have changed modern dating and the expectations around it. And we find out why some dating app users aren’t actually there looking for love, but keep on swiping anyway.
Simon Sinek & Trevor Noah on Friendship, Loneliness, Vulnerability, and More | Full Conversation
Simon and Trevor also discuss the loneliness epidemic among young men and its link to dangerous ideologies, and why teaching the value of true friendship could change society. Watch as they share stories and insights that will inspire you to nurture your friendships and live a more balanced life.