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EP 19: The Loneliness Economy Is Bigger Than Dating Apps
The advice to “just find connection online” is starting to look a lot like a business model.
In this episode, Jackie and Candace unpack the loneliness economy — a growing market built around isolation, and the apps, platforms, and products that may be monetizing loneliness instead of actually solving it.
From dating apps and subscription models to algorithms designed to keep us scrolling, they explore how technology can blur the line between helping people connect and keeping them engaged. They also make an important distinction: being alone isn’t the same as being lonely. Choosing to live…
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