You Have 15,000 Likes!

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Listener Helen was bemused to discover she’d had 15,000 likes from men since joining the dating app Tinder. She doubted the numbers, describing herself as ‘average-looking on a good day’ and asked More or Less to investigate. Phoebe Keane takes on the case and uncovers a few surprises. Tim Harford talks to Dr Marina Adshade of the University of British Columbia in Canada about the stats behind swiping. Presenter: Tim Harford Producer: Phoebe Keane and Ruth Alexander (image: a love connection on a smart phone. Credit: Getty images)