Dating Apps: The Trials and Tribulations of Finding Love in a Digital World

Thanks to the pandemic and the reach of social media, dating apps are quickly becoming the "new normal" way to meet people. Is this a good thing, though? Los and Bertram break down how dating apps have changed the dynamic of how we meet people online, for better and worse. Don't forget to follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madmadworldpod/ (@madmadworldpod) Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/madmadworldpod/ (r/madmadworldpod) Reach out to us via email: hello@madmadworldpod.com Links from the episode: https://www.businessofapps.com/data/dating-app-market/ (Dating App Revenue and Usage Statistics (2022) | Business of Apps) The Virtues and Downsides of Online Dating | Pew Research https://www.singlesinamerica.com/ (Singles in America | Match.com) CBSN Originals presents "Speaking Frankly: Dating Apps" | Full Documentary (YouTube) https://www.forbes.com/sites/dawnstaceyennis/2021/12/25/how-dating-apps-are-countering-foda-this-covid-19-christmas/ (How Dating Apps Are Countering "FODA" | Forbes) https://time.com/6106565/pandemic-dating/ (How the Pandemic Fueled the Rise of 'Intentional' Dating | Time) How COVID Has Changed Online Dating—And What Lies Ahead | Liebert Publishing https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2022-02-11/these-dating-apps-are-trying-to-capture-gen-zs-attention (Gen Z is ready to break up with Tinder, and these new dating apps are here for the rebound | Los Angeles Times) A New Wave of Dating Apps Takes Cues From TikTok and Gen Z | Wired https://futurism.com/heres-how-online-dating-has-transformed-the-fabric-of-society-itself (Here’s How Online Dating Has Transformed the Fabric of Society Itself | Futurism) https://time.com/5912806/online-dating-pandemic/ (The Forever-Online Boyfriends of the Pandemic | Time) https://mashable.com/roundup/best-free-dating-sites-for-serious-relationships (Yes, you can find a real relationship without paying for dating apps | Mashable) https://news.cision.com/global/chirpery/r/men-vs-women-s-usage-of-dating-apps-in-2021,