Listen "Algorithm Matchmaker: Online Dating Leading to More Diverse Couples"
Episode Synopsis
From arranged marriages to swiping left and right on your phone, the so-called “traditional” way of dating has changed drastically over time. While most couples used to meet in person through family and friends, today their matchmaker is an algorithm. Research done by The University of New Mexico says most couples are now meeting online. In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Sociology Professor Reuben Thomas, who is discussing his latest research connected to online dating and how dating apps are leading to more diverse couples in a handful of ways.
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