“They Don’t Want You to Find Love” – Mo Gawdat on Relationships, AI, and the Role of Tech in Dating

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My guest today is Mo Gawdat, and this one goes straight into the cracks of modern dating that no one wants to admit. We talk about why today’s dating feels like a meat market, how consumer culture has reshaped gender roles, and why the standards on both sides have shifted so dramatically. We go deep into confidence, connection, emotional blind spots, and the real roots behind the way we choose partners. Mo opens up about his own relationships, and we even explore how AI might either heal our wounds… or make the disconnection worse. He also introduces Emma, his alternative “dating app” built around emotional maturity, safety, empathy, and awareness. Not swipes. Not games. Actual human depth. If you’re navigating modern relationships, questioning why dating feels so broken, or trying to understand the mechanics of love in the age of distraction, this episode is one you’ll come back to again. 00:00 – Opening 01:30 – Introduction 02:04 – Modern dating & the “market” of love 05:04 – How women raised the bar in dating 08:06 – Mass consumerism & its effect on gender roles 21:33 – Asking women out in public 25:10 – Deconstructing dating preferences 33:19 – Emma, an alternative “dating app” 41:58 – Emotional awareness and relationship maturity 45:12 – The role of empathy in avoiding self-victimization 49:14 – How Emma helps nurture love 51:26 – Understanding women is key to a happy relationship 55:02 – Wealth, partnership and building a life together 59:33 – Understanding safety, freedom & emotional needs 01:02:01 – Mo’s personal experience with love 01:06:17 – How AI will either save or destroy humanity 01:11:19 – The role of intelligence in restoring empathy 01:20:39 – Will AI revolutionize dating? 01:25:40 – Emma’s imminent Launch 01:29:09 – What they don’t tell us