Episode
791: Math or Magic?
56:34
Published: Sun Feb 12 2023
Description
When it comes to finding love, there seems to be two schools of thought on the best way to go about it. One says, wait for that lightning-strike magic. The other says, make a calculation and choose the best option available. Who has it right?
Chapters
This episode of This American Life features three stories of people persevering in the face of seemingly impossible circumstances.
00:00 - 00:43 (00:43)
Summary
This episode of This American Life features three stories of people persevering in the face of seemingly impossible circumstances. A widow with eight children has an incredibly difficult decision to make when she learns that one of her sons told a lie.
Episode791: Math or Magic?
PodcastThis American Life
The podcast explores the myth of finding "the one" and how it can lead to unattainable expectations in relationships.
00:43 - 07:48 (07:05)
Summary
The podcast explores the myth of finding "the one" and how it can lead to unattainable expectations in relationships.
Episode791: Math or Magic?
PodcastThis American Life
A discussion about the cultural differences in finding love and how some may view a more practical approach as cold or unacceptable.
07:48 - 12:15 (04:26)
Summary
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Episode791: Math or Magic?
PodcastThis American Life
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12:15 - 15:33 (03:18)
Summary
The hosts discuss whether someone who is actively seeking a life partner is more high maintenance compared to someone who is just casually dating.
Episode791: Math or Magic?
PodcastThis American Life
Shalab fell in love with a girl who runs a travel company in India, but they initially hesitated to meet for a long time.
15:40 - 20:41 (05:00)
Summary
Shalab fell in love with a girl who runs a travel company in India, but they initially hesitated to meet for a long time. After much back and forth, they finally decided to meet and their connection was instant and undeniable.
Episode791: Math or Magic?
PodcastThis American Life
The podcast explores stories of people finding love either by trusting magic or by being practical.
20:41 - 26:49 (06:07)
Summary
The podcast explores stories of people finding love either by trusting magic or by being practical. They explore the idea of love at first sight and whether it's simply magic or a practical phenomenon.
Episode791: Math or Magic?
PodcastThis American Life
The transcript discusses the feeling of meeting the person you know you will marry and the anxiety surrounding finding a life partner.
26:49 - 34:45 (07:56)
Summary
The transcript discusses the feeling of meeting the person you know you will marry and the anxiety surrounding finding a life partner.
Episode791: Math or Magic?
PodcastThis American Life
The speaker gives advice on first relationships, emphasizing the importance of being brave and straightforward, while acknowledging the thrill of finding someone who likes you back.
34:47 - 38:30 (03:43)
Summary
The speaker gives advice on first relationships, emphasizing the importance of being brave and straightforward, while acknowledging the thrill of finding someone who likes you back.
Episode791: Math or Magic?
PodcastThis American Life
The idea of finding love using science is appealing, but the heart still wants what it wants.
38:31 - 42:27 (03:55)
Summary
The idea of finding love using science is appealing, but the heart still wants what it wants. The podcast discusses the limitations of using data to find a love match.
Episode791: Math or Magic?
PodcastThis American Life
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42:27 - 46:53 (04:25)
Summary
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Episode791: Math or Magic?
PodcastThis American Life
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46:54 - 52:01 (05:07)
Summary
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Episode791: Math or Magic?
PodcastThis American Life
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52:03 - 54:23 (02:19)
Summary
This episode is a mix of stories and interviews with the theme of finding love and handling bomb threats, featuring guests like Dan Savage and comedian Nikki Glaser.