How Dating Apps Are Manipulating Your Self-Esteem (And You Don’t EvenKnow It)

How Dating Apps Are Manipulating Your Self-Esteem

Dating apps are not what they seem. Behind the endless swipes and matches,psychological manipulation is at play. In this video, we uncover how apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge are designed to affect your emotions, create dependency, and keep you coming back — all while selling your attention.

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Outline:
00:00 The Unseen Marionette Strings
01:21 A Mirage of Connection
02:39 Gaming Our Fundamental Needs
03:58 Design for Unending Engagement
05:07 A Business Model Built on Yearning
06:08 The Weight of Digital Judgment
07:09 Algorithmic Bias and the Shaping of Desire
08:10 Drowning in Possibility
09:07 Reclaiming Self-Worth Beyond the Screen's Glow