Modern Humans


In Episode 4, "The Dating App Dance - The Gamification of Love," the podcast explores the intricate rituals of modern dating through Michael's experiences on dating apps. As he swipes through profiles, Michael seeks genuine connection while meticulously curating his own digital persona to appear both successful and approachable.

The episode highlights the gamification of dating, where notifications trigger dopamine responses and response timing is calculated to maintain interest. Conversations are a strategic dance of crafted messages, delayed replies, and subtle self-promotion, all while pretending not to play the game.

The preparation for dates involves another layer of performance, with outfits and arrival times carefully planned to convey effortless style. Despite the desire for authenticity, dating has become a choreographed performance, with everyone aware of the rules but pretending otherwise.

Ultimately, the episode underscores the irony of modern romance: the stronger the desire for real connection, the more elaborate the performance to achieve it. In this digital masquerade, the hope remains that genuine love can be found amidst the swipes and likes.

Creators and Guests

Composer
Adi Goldstein
Music Producer & Composer for Films and New Media
Producer
Maya Liberman
Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder of Impro.AI, and Producer at Modern Humans
Writer
Opher Brayer
Author & Writer of Modern Humans

What is Modern Humans?

Welcome to "Modern Humans" a podcast exploring how modern life has turned us all into unwitting actors in a digital age. In this era where coffee shops double as content studios and meals become photographic art, our lives are curated and broadcast to unseen audiences. This podcast serves as a field guide to human behavior today, examining the social performances and technological adaptations that define our existence. Through humor and insight, we'll delve into the contradictions of modern life, celebrating the complexity of being authentically human in an increasingly artificial world. Join us as we navigate this fascinating theater, where every day is a performance and each of us is both the star and the audience.

Credits:
- Content & Writing: Opher Brayer
- Music & Editing: Adi Goldstein / AGsoundtrax™ LLC