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Dating apps — the examined life

Dating apps make the search for connection into an interface with filters, profiles, and swipe mechanics. They work in certain narrow senses and create certain recognizable distortions — the gamification of attraction, the abundance that paradoxically makes each choice feel less significant. Whether they are bringing people together or training people to shop for them is a genuine question.

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