I didn’t know about either of those concepts (network effects being classified as a natural monopoly and the average vs. marginal cost). Thanks!
While I am frustrated by the current dating landscape, I think dating apps are probably a net positive – before they were popular, it was impossible to discover as many people. And while arranged marriages probably have the same level of satisfaction as freely chosen marriages, I’m glad that I have to find my own partner. It adds to my life a sense of exploration and uncertainty, incentivizes me to work on becoming more confident/attractive, and helps me meet more cool people as friends.
I didn’t know about either of those concepts (network effects being classified as a natural monopoly and the average vs. marginal cost). Thanks!
While I am frustrated by the current dating landscape, I think dating apps are probably a net positive – before they were popular, it was impossible to discover as many people. And while arranged marriages probably have the same level of satisfaction as freely chosen marriages, I’m glad that I have to find my own partner. It adds to my life a sense of exploration and uncertainty, incentivizes me to work on becoming more confident/attractive, and helps me meet more cool people as friends.
Or maybe I’m just rationalizing.