Date Quote by Angela Scanlon
“Obviously Tinder is not for three-year olds nor is it a game - although the gimmicky swipe motion that made it so catchy has kind of added to the sense that the faces you dismiss in a millisecond are not really attached to living breathing people.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 5 Live, Angela Scanlon, 2022
Tinder’s swipe design reduces people to fleeting images, dehumanizing interactions and encouraging superficial judgments.
In simple terms: Swipe apps make people seem like objects.
Key Takeaway
Treat others as individuals, not images.
Themes
technology
humanity
dating
superficiality
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
observational
cultural
When to use this quote
- online dating
- social media use
- first impressions
Key Concepts
objectification
attention economy
digital intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can apps promote genuine connection?
- What are the risks of objectification?
A Different Perspective
Design can be changed to foster depth.
