Dating the Dead: What Makes a Connection Real?
Dating Lab NYC presents:
Dating the Dead: What Makes a Connection Real?
Dating Lab NYC is a monthly interactive discussion series exploring the psychology, culture, and technology shaping modern connection.
Each gathering combines a research-informed presentation, open conversation, an anonymous audience survey, and time to connect with other curious New Yorkers.
This month, we’ll explore connection on and off the dating apps: what makes it feel real, and how technology shapes what we seek from one another.
The conversation is inspired by For Human Use, a novel by Sarah G. Pierce, who will join us as a special guest speaker. Sarah will share the inspiration behind her book and how she explored questions of dating and connection through her story, bringing her perspective into our discussion.
We’ll wrap up with a book giveaway and author signing, alongside time to meet and connect with fellow attendees.
No need to read the book in advance. Come curious.
Presented and facilitated by Becky Berg
Becky is a behavioral researcher with a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Columbia University. She has studied romantic relationships at Columbia’s Couples Lab and NYU’s Love Smarter Lab and now conducts independent research on dating-app users and how technology facilitates modern connection.
Schedule
6:30 PM — Drinks, food, introductions, and anonymous audience survey
7:00 PM — Presentation and interactive discussion with special guest Sarah G. Pierce
8:00 PM — The Room Report, book giveaway, author signing, and networking until 8:30 PM
In partnership with Cohort
Cohort is a community of builders, creatives, and founders who show up for one another through genuine accountability, meaningful support, and honest feedback. Its goal is to foster a culture of building and developing ideas in New York City.
📸 Photography Notice
Photos and videos may be taken during the event and shared on social media or our websites. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let us know when you arrive, and we’ll keep you out of frame.