Topic: Behavioral Science

Logan Urey, a behavioral scientist and director at the dating app Hinge, discusses her book *How to Not Die Alone*. She argues that dating is a skill that can be learned through behavioral science. The hosts note that Silicon Valley heavily employs behavioral scientists to "play with" human history and social interactions, reinforcing the idea that modern dating is a gamified and manufactured experience.

The concept of "nudging"—subtly planting ideas in the public consciousness—is explored through the lens of Obama's Social and Behavioral Science Team. Created by Executive Order 13707 and led by Maya Shankar, the team focused on behavioral intervention. The discussion links this to modern "native ads" and the way media shapes consumer and political behavior.