#99: Math for the Win

Wired called Chris McKinlay a math genius who hacked OkCupid to find love. We talk to him about how he did it - including the eerie byproducts of his experiment - and to his love, Christine Wang, about her side of the equation. Based on his experiments, Chris explains how to win at online dating in a way that doesn't involve lying and isn't totally bullshit. Music this week: Chris Zabriskie - Cylinder Four (from Free Music Archive) Saharan Gazelle Boy - Amy Needs a Vacation (from the former IODA Promonet) Photo: "Girl sits in lap of mechanical man" by Leslie Jones, courtesy of the Boston Public Library