Modern Romance
Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari, published by Penguin Audio on May 16, 2017, is an unabridged exploration of contemporary dating and relationships. This book presents a thoughtful examination of the complexities and challenges of finding love in today’s world, where technology has transformed the landscape of romance. Ansari, known for his sharp comedic voice, collaborates with sociologist Eric Klinenberg to delve into the unique experiences of modern singles navigating a plethora of romantic options.
Readers will find a blend of humor and social science as Ansari analyzes the cultural shifts that have redefined dating practices. Through extensive research, including interviews and focus groups conducted globally, the book addresses the frustrations and peculiarities of modern courtship. Topics such as the impact of technology on relationships and the evolving expectations of love are explored, providing insights into the contemporary romantic experience. This edition, comprising 7 pages, offers a concise yet engaging look at the intersection of humor, sociology, and the quest for connection in the modern age.
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A hilarious, thoughtful, and in-depth exploration of the pleasures and perils of modern romance from one of this generation’s most popular and sharpest comedic voices
At some point, every one of us embarks on a journey to find love. We meet people, date, get into and out of relationships, all with the hope of finding someone with whom we share a deep connection. This seems standard now, but it’s wildly different from what people did even just decades ago. Single people today have more romantic options than at any point in human history. With technology, our abilities to connect with and sort through these options are staggering. So why are so many people frustrated?
Some of our problems are unique to our time. “Why did this guy just text me an emoji of a pizza?” “Should I go out with this girl even though she listed Combos as one of her favorite snack foods? Combos?!” “My girlfriend just got a message from some dude named Nathan. Who’s Nathan? Did he just send her a photo of his penis? Should I check just to be sure?”
But the transformation of our romantic lives can’t be explained by technology alone. In a short period of time, the whole culture of finding love has changed dramatically. A few decades ago, people would find a decent person who lived in their neighborhood. Their families would meet and, after deciding neither party seemed like a murderer, they would get married and soon have a kid, all by the time they were twenty-four. Today, people marry later than ever and spend years of their lives on a quest to find the perfect person, a soul mate.
For years, Aziz Ansari has been aiming his comic insight at modern romance, but for Modern Romance, the book, he decided he needed to take things to another level. He teamed up with NYU sociologist Eric Klinenberg and designed a massive research project, including hundreds of interviews and focus groups conducted everywhere from Tokyo to Buenos Aires to Wichita. They analyzed behavioral data and surveys and created their own online research forum on Reddit, which drew thousands of messages. They enlisted the world’s leading social scientists, including Eli Finkel, Helen Fisher, Sheena Iyengar, Barry Schwartz, Sherry Turkle, and Robb Willer. The result is unlike any social science or humor book we’ve seen before.
In Modern Romance, Ansari combines his irreverent humor with cutting-edge social science to give us an unforgettable tour of our new romantic world.
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