The Numb Podcast
The Numb Podcast is a fun exploration of life in the Information Age, focusing on social media, cable news, dating apps, porn, and all of the other apps and devices that push and pull on our attention on a daily basis. Hosted by Dr. Charles Chaffin, The Numb Podcast includes researchers, therapists, sports and political figures, and guests from all walks of life who offer commentary and solutions for managing our attention in such a noisy world.
The Numb Podcast
The Psychology of Grindr
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Dr. Charles Chaffin
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Season 1
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Episode 13
Dr. Charles opens the show discussing the benefits and challenges associated with location-based dating apps, including new opportunities to connect with others, but also issues related to data privacy, FOMO, and choice overload. He then welcomes Dr. Samuel Hardman Taylor, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communications at the University of Illinois-Chicago to discuss some of his research related to location-based dating apps, including both the pros and cons of these popular platforms.