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Curious singles and tech sceptics – what ‘computer dating’ looked like in 1966 | Aeon Videos

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Summary
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63% Informative

1966 clip from BBC programme Tomorrow 's World shows people trying to use computers to find the perfect romantic partner.

Clip illuminates the many ways in which the process is similar to the popular dating apps of today .

This includes: vaguely psychological questionnaires, imperfect matches, a good deal of ardent scepticism and even some satisfied customers.

VR Score

52

Informative language

47

Neutral language

49

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

85

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

long-living

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