Tay Gwyther

Dating apps promised endless romance, connection at your fingertips, and love without the hassle. But perhaps we've misunderstood friction all along. What if friction—the awkward first dates, the nerves, the serendipitous encounters—is actually the secret sauce to meaningful connections? Have dating apps made us too efficient for our own good, stripping away the mystery, uncertainty, and excitement essential to human romance? Or is friction overrated, and are we romanticising chaos? This playful yet insightful session brings together a panel of dating app experts, relationship thinkers, tech sceptics, and chaos enthusiasts to explore the paradox of frictionless romance. Prepare to debate, laugh, cringe, and reconsider the ways technology shapes how we love, connect, and navigate the messy, beautiful chaos of relationships.