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It is undeniable that technology has changed the way that humans interact with each other. Technology has infiltrated every aspect of life; personal, corporate, romantic, even how we act as consumers. The technology we currently have at hand, above all, facilitates convenience. Via mobile devices, I can now get my groceries delivered, lock my house, message my coworkers that I am going to be late because I forgot to lock my house, and find a date for Friday night in about 15 minutes if I am so inclined. As a self-proclaimed millennial, I immediately jump on one of many dating apps as soon I’m single. However, like any person (btw I’m in Sales) I want to spend the least amount of effort and time for the best results. Which is why I took it upon myself to do some research on the current dating scene, exactly like I would for any new endeavor and came across Aziz Ansari’s “Modern Romance: An Investigation,” which explores current dating methods, habits and best practices for navigating the current technology-driven romantic environment. What intrigued me most about Ansari’s research is that technology hasn’t just changed and defined new rules for how people interact with each other romantically, but has altered the way that all relationships function. “Technology hasn’t just changed and defined new rules for how people interact with each other romantically, but has altered the way that all relationships function.” In the tech industry, we are all aware of the shift in the…
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