Online Dating in the Modern Age (Pilot Episode)

We’re diving into one of the most personal, and rapidly changing, questions of the digital era: Is your soulmate a real person… or just a really well-prompted lie? ❤️📱In the pilot episode of Generationally Speaking, hosts Debra Berlyn and José Ignacio Gaona bridge the generational divide to unpack how technology is transforming the way we build relationships, trust strangers, and navigate intimacy online.This isn’t just about dating apps, it’s about how technology is reshaping human connection itself.------------------------------We Break Down:➡️ How dating has evolved from word-of-mouth to algorithm-driven matchmaking➡️ Why online dating is now the #1 way people meet, and what that means across generations➡️ The real risks: romance scams, AI deception, and digital trust➡️ How platforms like Tinder, Hinge, and Match are building safety into modern dating➡️ What Gen Z and 50+ daters actually want (and fear) when it comes to relationships➡️ How to date safely, confidently, and authentically in a hyper-connected world------------------------------💬 Featuring a Dating App Policy Deep Dive with:Kenna Seagrist – Senior Manager of Trust & Safety Operations at Match Group------------------------------🔗 Connect with ZETA:Website: https://www.connectzeta.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectzetaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@connectZETALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectzetaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@connectZETA👤 Connect with the Hosts:Debra Berlyn (Project GOAL): https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-berlyn-6556959/José Ignacio Gaona (ZETA): https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseigaona/------------------------------🎙️ Timestamps:0:00 Sneak Peak0:54 Introduction 3:31 Online Dating Game16:10 Online Trust and Safety w/ Kenna from Match Group39:09 Evolution of Dating (From Gen-Z to Baby Boomers)50:14 Age Gap Hotline - Questions on Modern Dating59:32 Final Thoughts and Closing