Zarinah Agnew

Dating apps: some of us love them, some of us hate them. But can dating apps perhaps be reimagined as a means of bringing us closer together? Can we perhaps use them in different ways, that might bring about different results? Should we even be looking to romantic connection for solidarity? How can other types of connection and intimacy be facilitated using digital means? In this discussion, we will consider the premise that dating apps can be revolutionary tools for forging connection, if we use them intentionally and strategically. We will consider the ways in which we can forge authenticity and connection, and ways that we can challenge social difference through dating apps.