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Mar 2025
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What Dating Apps Have Done to Us, with D...

Osher Günsberg
About this episode

Is there any escape from the effects of dating apps?
They've clearly changed the dominant paradigms and culture for single people - but could their effects also extend to how we behave in relationships, the kind of ways we value and talk about one another or connect more broadly?

These are the kind of questions that Dr Lisa Portolan, academic and author, has made it her life's work to research and study. And exactly the kind of questions she and Osher dive into in this chat. 

For more on Dr Portolan, head here, or check out her latest book here.

Check out Osher's writing, shoot him an email,. get tickets to Story Club and more here

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