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6th May 2025

Dating in the Age of AI: The Real-Life Hitch on Love, Algorithms & Authenticity - with Connell Barrett

Are dating apps ruining romance, or just reshaping it? It was super fun to have a deeply human conversation with Connell Barrett, bestselling author of Dating Sucks, But You Don’t and host of The How to Get a Girlfriend Podcast. Often dubbed the real-life Hitch, Connell shares how AI, apps, and filters are rewriting the rules of love, while us as regular human people still long for something that's real.

We talked about why modern dating feels harder than ever, how authenticity is being gamed by algorithms, and what introverted (or overwhelmed) singles can do to genuinely connect. Whether you're frustrated by dating apps, unsure how to meet someone in real life, or just fascinated by the intersection of AI and human behavior, I think you'll relate to this. You might come away with some fresh thoughts on how we find love today.

🎯 Topics include:

  • Why AI is de-democratizing dating
  • How dating apps mimic late-stage capitalism
  • The myth of “authentic” online profiles
  • How to connect IRL—even if you’re shy
  • Why good guys are afraid to say hello
  • What both men and women really wish the other knew

🔗 Guest: Connell Barrett | datingtransformation.com

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About the Podcast

All Things Human with Adele Wang
Stay human in a tech-driven world
All Things Human is where AI and a changing world meet the human experience.
Hosted by Adele Wang, this podcast explores how AI, societal shifts, and evolving human awareness are reshaping life, leadership, and love—and what it means to stay grounded, conscious, and connected in an era of unprecedented change.

With soulful conversations and sharp insight, Adele brings together voices from tech, psychology, and culture—as well as her own experience as a top leadership coach—to help you think more clearly, feel more fully, and lead with intention.

Whether you're a curious professional, a reflective leader, or just trying to stay human in an age of algorithms, this show is for you.

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