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The Endless Swipe For Love

The Endless Swipe For Love
Selfless: The Social construction of You
November 28, 2023

A spouse, a soul-mate, a life partner - however you define “the one”, the search for that person is often confusing and fraught with challenges and doubt. And in a world with so much choice, is it better to enlist the opinions of those who know you best, like your family and friends? Or can more “objective” support like matchmakers and algorithms narrow down the field and yield true love?

Brian Lowery

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Brian Lowery is a Professor of Organizational Behavior and a social psychologist by training. He received his doctorate from UCLA in 2001 with a minor in statistical methods.

Barry Schwartz

Barry Schwartz

Professor, Swarthmore
Barry Schwartz

Professor Emeritus in Social Theory and Social Action at Swarthmore

Radha Patel

Radha Patel

Founder/CEO

founder of Single to Shaadi

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