Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford — Sphygmograph Be Damned: The Science of Love

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Sphygmograph Be Damned: The Science of Love

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Chris McKinlay is a good-looking, smart student at UCLA, but he can't seem to get a girlfriend. He's a computing expert, so why not use his technology prowess to supercharge his search for a soulmate? He starts building an army of bots and unleashes them into the world of online dating. Chris' search for love leads…

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