Sideways 25 Years of the 21st Century: 4. The Age of Changing Families
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Jan 9, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Meghan Nolan, an Irish novelist and journalist, shares her insights on dating apps and the quirks of modern relationships. Sarah Harper, a Professor of Gerontology at Oxford, brings her expertise in marriage and family dynamics. Together, they explore how technology has transformed connections, questioning the depth of online matchmaking. The guests also highlight evolving relationship norms, the rise of alternative family structures, and the balance of social media's influence on friendships and genuine human interactions.
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A Sister's Intervention
- Matthew Syed's sister put him on a dating website, highlighting changing relationship dynamics.
- This personal story introduces the theme of technology's impact on intimacy.
Dating Apps: From Taboo to Mainstream
- Online dating has become normalized, especially for those in their mid-20s and older.
- Megan Nolan discusses the shift from viewing dating apps with apprehension to seeing them as a primary means of meeting people.
Dating Apps: Image-Centric and Context-Light
- Dating apps, primarily image-based, offer minimal contextual information about potential partners.
- This contrasts with traditional methods of meeting people through shared community or interests.