know Sima aunty?

Valentine’s week is over, but dating is not going anywhere.

The role of technology and AI in dating can get nuanced.

In this edition, we will try to make sense of the chaos.

Let’s dig into the uncharted territory, shall we?

This tweet grabbed our attention the other day.

So we took a shot at demystifying it.

Russell Reynolds is like a high-end matchmaker for business leaders - they take time to deeply understand both companies and executives to create perfect matches, rather than just filling positions.

Here are the unique ways they use to do good matchmaking:

So it basically means rigorously narrowing down your options.

Is it possible to sort out dates in the same way?

Does it have to be so hard though?

Think of a forcing function as a deadline that makes you get clear about what you want.

In hiring executives, companies have to fill critical roles quickly - this pressure forces them to get specific about exactly who they need.

So, it’s really a question of whether you are clear on what you want in a partner.

Do you feel the same way?

In dating, there's no equivalent forcing function.

People may not have clarity on what they're looking for, making it challenging for AI agents to provide effective matchmaking.

AI tools can't force users to define their preferences or needs.

Few things in the world will always be out of reach for the AI.

One of them has to be acting as the friend who forces you to choose.

Sometimes kindness is best expressed through a little bit of strictness after all, isn’t it?

• Forget age and income checkboxes - most dating apps are stuck playing a numbers game.

• It's not about what's on paper - it's about finding someone who shares your values and speaks your language.

• Think of AI as your personal matchmaker - it can look beyond the basics to find people who truly get you.

We all have that one friend who knows a guy who knows a guy who knows a…….

Let’s meet one such excellent matchmaker.

In Indian culture, "aunty" is a term of respect for an older woman, often used to address a family friend or a matchmaker.

Sima Aunty matches couples by combining personal insights with her expert network.

So it’s a metaphor.

This is how "better Sima Aunty" might be achieved using AI:

1. Infinite database: You’ll have access to a vast pool of potential matches.

2. Unbiased profiling: AI-driven analysis will help you identify compatible partners, free from general human biases.

3. Personality/value-led matchmaking: It looks beyond surface traits to find people who truly match your personality and share your core values.

It really depends on who you ask as can be seen in the discussion above. For instance:

• AI can expand your dating pool and remove unconscious biases, helping you discover matches you might have overlooked.

• Yet technology can't replicate that intuitive friend who knows when to nudge you toward an unexpected but perfect match.

• The ideal approach likely combines AI's vast reach with the irreplaceable human element in making your final choice.

This is how your dating future might look like.

But we’re curious to hear from you!