It's Been a Minute Bumble & the trap of modern dating; plus, living ethically in COVID's aftermath
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May 17, 2024 Dr. Keisha S. Ray, an Associate Professor of Bioethics and Medical Humanities, navigates the ethical dilemmas stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. She discusses the clash between public health and American individualism, examining how risk perceptions shape our social interactions. The conversation also highlights the less favorable shift in modern dating dynamics, including the backlash against Bumble's controversial ad campaign, and emphasizes the importance of authentic human connections in a tech-driven world.
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Dating App Business Model
- Dating apps profit from keeping users single.
- Their business model incentivizes prolonged usage, not successful matches.
Dating Sites vs. Apps
- Shani Silver notes dating sites used to gather compatibility data.
- This led to successful matches, which posed a problem for profitability.
Community-Focused Dating
- Myisha Battle suggests a community-focused approach to dating apps.
- This mimics traditional dating by facilitating introductions and group activities.
