What Now? with Trevor Noah The Perfect Algorithm for Finding Love? with Christian Rudder [VIDEO]
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May 22, 2025 Trevor Noah chats with Christian Rudder, co-founder of OkCupid and author of Dataclysm, as they tackle the quest for a healthy dating app. They reflect on how online dating has evolved since the early 2010s and the dual role of technology: helping and hindering love. From the intricacies of matchmaking algorithms to the psychological impacts of rejection, they explore the complex dance between data and human emotion in modern romance. The conversation is both insightful and laced with humor, revealing the challenges and nuances of finding love in a digital age.
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Decline of Dating App Satisfaction
- Online dating is more popular but less satisfying now than before the swiping era.
- Simplifying to photos only likely worsens match quality and user happiness.
Data Reveals Societal Biases
- Dating app data reveals true racial preferences and biases unspoken in society.
- People's attraction habits on apps reflect wider societal prejudices, not just individual choice.
Age Preferences Differ by Gender
- Men message younger women regardless of their age, while women message within their own age range.
- Self-perception in dating age preferences differs significantly by gender.
