How do dating apps work? And what are your thoughts on them? In this episode, Zoey shares how collaborative filtering works in dating apps such as Tinder, but also in Amazon. Bia shares how Hinge uses the Gale-Shapley algorithm (whilst butchering the pronunciation) to find your most compatible match. They discuss thoughts people shared via Instagram.
Further details of the maths and algorithms are shared via Instagram!
Time stamps:
0:47 – Collaborative filtering
13:55 – Gale Shapley algorithm
19:04 – Are dating apps are good/bad thing? Thoughts of Instagram followers
28:48 – Who do dating apps favour/ hinder? Thoughts of Instagram followers & some personal stories
Useful Links:
Hinge uses Gale-Shapley algorithm
Judith DuPortail’s article
Interracial dating online
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