Episode 447: Why dating apps are making it harder to date (the perception of supply and demand)

Jul 19, 2024

Exploring the impact of dating apps on relationships, the podcast discusses how economic principles and supply/demand dynamics influence behavior. It looks at gender differences in valuations of sex and commitment, shaping personas like 'fuck boy' and 'gold digger'.

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INSIGHT

Correlation Between Dating Apps and Relationships

Online dating has increased, but other sexual relationships have declined.
This correlation suggests dating apps may be hindering relationship formation.

INSIGHT

Dating Apps & Fewer Relationships

Dating apps unintentionally create fewer relationships due to perceived supply and demand.
Men perceive an endless supply of women, leading them to seek sexual opportunity for minimal resources.

INSIGHT

Dating Apps & Hyperinflation

Women on dating apps perceive an abundance of men eager to connect, creating a seller's market.
This encourages women to seek maximum resources for minimal sexual opportunity, leading to hyperinflation.

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Despite the development of several technologies to facilitate the experience, dating seems more challenging and confusing than ever. In point of fact, dating apps are making it harder to date -- though why this might be the case is a little counterintuitive. In this episode, which is based on an except of my book, I explain why fewer sexual relationships are being transacted in the age of dating apps using the concept of perceived supply and demand.

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