dating apps

Topic

Heard in 4 episodes across 2 shows since May 2026

Digital platforms designed to facilitate romantic or social connections, often criticized for prioritizing high-volume novelty and dopamine-driven interactions over deep emotional investment.

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Episodes

across 2 shows

First heard

May 2026

Expert statements

1 positive · 4 negative

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What experts have said about dating apps

6 statements · 1 positive · 4 negative · 1 mixed

Vanessa Van EdwardsPositiveSep 10, 2026· The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Dating apps can connect people quickly.
“I love dating apps. I think that actually they can really connect people very quickly.”
Listen at 1:17:09
Open the episode · Vanessa Van Edwards: The Conversation Habit That Makes Smart People Unlikable
Vanessa Van EdwardsMixedSep 10, 2026· The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Dating apps may become the only practical way people connect romantically.
“I think they're the only way that we'll be able to connect.”
Listen at 1:17:32
Open the episode · Vanessa Van Edwards: The Conversation Habit That Makes Smart People Unlikable
Paul EastwickNegativeJun 22, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials
Dating apps concentrate attention and messages on the most popular users.
“The apps absolutely pull for this. So when you look at who gets the right swipes and who receives messages on the apps, it's the most popular people.”
Listen at 18:13
Open the episode · Science of Attraction, Compatibility & Romance | Dr. Paul Eastwick

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Episodes

4 episodes featuring dating apps, newest first