The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Conversation with Lakshmi Rengarajan — Removing the Consumer Mindset from Dating
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Feb 8, 2024 
Lakshmi Rengarajan, a renowned dating researcher and host of the Later Dater Today podcast, dives into the complexities of modern dating. She discusses how dating apps can amplify negative behaviors and create transactional mindsets. Lakshmi emphasizes the importance of fostering genuine connections over mere attraction to wealth. The conversation touches on the unique challenges faced by Gen X daters and the impact of technology on relationships, advocating for authenticity in a digital world.
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Dating App Dynamics
- Online dating prioritizes immediate spark over simmering connections, disadvantaging relationship growth.
- It skews power to women initially, as they are less choosy, creating mating inequality.
Consumerist Dating
- Dating apps emphasize superficiality, prompting consumerist mindsets in users.
- This shallow approach hinders genuine connection and promotes snap judgments.
Dating Advice for Young People
- Young men should focus on self-improvement to become desirable partners.
- Young women should be open to further interaction beyond initial impressions.