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Dec 2024
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The Illuminati of Online Dating, Chapter...

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In the new age of social media and constant information, it seems there are countless dating apps, often specializing in any number of increasingly specific demographics and romantic preferences. However, as the guys discover in the second chapter of this special two-part episode -- a single company, Match Group, owns around 2/3rds of these seemingly distinct apps. Does this mean the company is a monopoly? Further, what does this mean for users of the services? Tune in to learn more.

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