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1Department of Philosophy, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
Philosophy & Technology
|February 26, 2024
Summary
State-run dating apps, launched in Iran and Japan to boost fertility, offer benefits like fostering lasting relationships and preventing excessive spending. These government initiatives are morally desirable under specific conditions.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Ethics
- Technology Policy
Background:
- Nations like Iran and Japan are introducing state-run dating applications to address declining fertility rates.
- The ethical desirability of government-sponsored dating platforms remains an under-explored area in scholarly research.
- Commercial dating apps (e.g., Tinder, Bumble) dominate the market, raising questions about their societal impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To ethically evaluate the moral desirability of state-run dating applications.
- To identify potential benefits and drawbacks of government involvement in online dating.
- To compare state-run apps with existing commercial alternatives.
Main Methods:
- Ethical analysis and philosophical argumentation.
- Comparative assessment of state-run versus commercial dating app models.
- Discussion and refutation of common objections to government-led dating initiatives.
Main Results:
- State-run dating apps present at least two significant benefits over commercial platforms.
- These apps can be more effective in facilitating long-term relationships ('lasting love').
- They offer better protection against excessive financial and time investment by users.
Conclusions:
- State-run dating apps are morally desirable when certain conditions are met.
- Objections concerning cost, state power, and preference for offline opportunities are unconvincing.
- Government intervention in online dating can yield positive societal outcomes for fertility and user welfare.
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