Talks at Google Modern Love Revised & Updated | Daniel Jones
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Feb 21, 2025 
Daniel Jones, the Editor of the New York Times column Modern Love since 2004, shares his journey of transforming heartfelt essays into a popular anthology and diverse media formats. He discusses the evolving dynamics of love, including how technology reshapes emotional connections. Jones highlights the importance of vulnerability in storytelling, revealing its power in navigating personal narratives. He reflects on New York as a backdrop for love stories and emphasizes essential lessons of kindness drawn from years of editing poignant tales.
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Modern Love's Origin
- Daniel Jones, editor of Modern Love, describes the column's 15-year history.
- It began as a collaborative project with his wife but transitioned to him solely.
Love and Technology
- While the core drivers of love remain consistent, societal acceptance of relationships evolves.
- Technology creates a false sense of intimacy, offering curated closeness without true vulnerability.
Modern Love's Media Empire
- Modern Love has expanded into a podcast, books, and a TV show, reimagining the original essays.
- Jones finds the adaptations deeply moving, even those based on essays he edited.
