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My Own Shakespeare

Jim Al-Khalili

May 19, 2012
Scientist Jim Al-Khalili discusses modern dating, the exhaustion of dating multiple people at once, and Shakespeare's rationalist view, connecting his writings to scientific discoveries of his time.
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  • Shakespeare's rationalist perspective in King Lear supports a logical outlook on the world.
  • Gen Z's acceptance of dating multiple people concurrently may lead to a lack of genuine connections.

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Dating Multiple People at the Same Time

A recent report by E-Harmony reveals that 45% of Gen Z singles are comfortable dating more than one person simultaneously. While this may be acceptable when honesty is maintained, it can become tiresome constantly seeking a genuine connection.

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