Dating apps like Tinder affect relationships and the economics of desire

The promise of dating apps like Tinder was to make it easier to meet people, but the results have included more casual sexual encounters, greater difficulty finding stable relationships and an even more competitive dating scene. Image generated with AI, via Eleven Labs, CC BY In recent years, it has become commonplace to see people selecting potential partners with the same gestures (and enthusiasm) they use to scroll through videos on TikTok or browse products in an online store. Swipe right…