Episode 9: Aziz Ansari on Modern Love
Nov 17, 2015•26 min
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Summary
Host Shankar Vedantam talks with comedian and author Aziz Ansari about his book "Modern Romance." They explore how technology and social norms have changed dating, discussing common texting pitfalls, the "paradox of choice" in having too many options, and the surprising ways people actually find partners vs. their stated preferences. The conversation also touches on the impact of technology on infidelity and its positive role for people in "thin markets" seeking connection.Episode description
Hidden Brain host Shankar Vedantam talks to comedian Aziz Ansari — star of a new Netflix show and coauthor of Modern Romance — about Tinder, texting and how dating is a bit like... buying jam.
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