Are Smartphones Contributing to the Birth Rate Crisis? ft Christine Emba

Could your smartphone be affecting your dating life and even the birth rate? Matchmaker Maria talks to writer and cultural critic Christine Emba about research linking smartphones to declining fertility and how scrolling may be replacing the time people once spent meeting, flirting, and connecting. They also get into porn, AI, dating apps, and algorithms that are changing how men and women see relationships. Follow Christine’s work in The New York Times and subscribe to her Substack for more of her writing and ideas. ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 https://www.matchmakermaria.com/askaq... Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off. ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: https://agapeescapes.com/ Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 https://www.matchmakermaria.com/book 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/ Instagram:   / matchmakermaria   TikTok:   / realmatchmakermaria   Agape Match IG:   / agapematch   Facebook:   / agapematch   Agape Match: https://agapematch.com/ 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras https://www.venetiageras.com/ Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home