Episode 4 - Dating by the numbers

Dating by the numbers

What can mathematics tell us about how we should approach dating after 40?  Today we unpack the probabilities and statistics behind two hypothetical scenarios:   First, organic dating - that is the organic produce section of Whole Foods.  Second, we'll look at online dating where our hypothetical dater contemplates joining Bumble for the first time.

This episode was inspired by the great work of Logan Ury whose  book, How Not to Die Alone explores the dating strategies that make the math of online dating work in your favor.

It was also inspired by Dr. Hannah Fry, who's 2015 TED talk on The Mathematics of Love uncovers the hidden story of how numbers make the online dating world go round.