Sphygmograph Be Damned: The Science of Love
Sphygmograph Be Damned: The Science of Love  
Podcast: Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Published On: Fri Feb 13 2026
Description: Chris McKinlay is a good-looking, smart student at UCLA, but he can't seem to get a girlfriend. He's a computing expert, so why not use his technology prowess to supercharge his search for a soulmate? He starts building an army of bots and unleashes them into the world of online dating. Chris' search for love leads him to some unexpected places, and it might be teaching us all the wrong lessons about love.  See the show notes at timharford.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.