Are algorithms making dating worse? Luke Burgis on what dating apps get wrong about attraction

Applies behavioral and algorithmic thinking to how dating apps can distort attraction and choice.

Behavioral economicsPodcast episodealgorithmsattention economychoice overloaddating appsmatching marketspreferencesLuke BurgisTyler Cowen

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