Featured in the New York Times and NPR, read the book that is changing how everyone is thinking about Grindr.
PRAISE FOR MEET GRINDR
“[F]ull of handy observations about the app… The future of sex (and gaming) has never sounded more intriguing.” — Xtra
“A charming sense of humor… It’s hard to imagine a better introduction to Grindr or a more straightforward look at how technology is changing courtship, cruising culture and everything in between... An impressive commentary on how technology continues to change the way people connect, which isn’t as niche as its subject matter might seem.” — Kirkus Reviews
“What an extremely thoughtful, well written, and well researched little volume. I’m impressed.” — Jonathan Crutchley, co-founder, Manhunt
"Full of insightful comments, observations, and statistics." — Carl Sandler, CEO, Mister
Book Description
What if an app could give you superhuman powers such as X-ray vision so that you could see the people around you, through the steel and brick and sometimes their clothes? What if you could communicate with them as if through telepathy so that no one else knew? Welcome to the world of Grindr, the groundbreaking app that has completely shifted how gay men interact.
Grindr uses the GPS capabilities on smartphones to help its five million users around the world discover other users nearby to meet, whether it be for life or for fifteen minutes. The app is so popular and successful that a million users log in daily, spend an average of 45 hours monthly, and altogether send billions of messages yearly.
"Meet Grindr" illuminates the still-relatively new world of meeting online, exploring its ups and downs. How is Grindr more addictive than playing slot machines? Why are men on Grindr like jars of jam? What if Grindr is actually a game, and should it become more of a team sport? Meet Grindr uncovers some surprising answers, and along the way explores where design is subtly influencing users, how users could make better connections, and why — love it or hate it — Grindr has changed the way people connect.
About the Author
Jaime Woo is a Canadian writer with a focus on the cultural impact of technology and social media. He has spoken at the influential SXSW interactive conference, as well as for organizations such as the Toronto International Film Festival, Rotman School of Business (at the University of Toronto), and North by Northeast interactive.
He has appeared on national television and radio programs such as BBC News, CBC’s Here and Now, Q with Jian Ghomeshi, and Metro Morning, Globe and Mail, Metro Toronto, Xtra, Fab, In Toronto, and the AV Club.
PRAISE FOR MEET GRINDR
“[F]ull of handy observations about the app… The future of sex (and gaming) has never sounded more intriguing.” — Xtra
“A charming sense of humor… It’s hard to imagine a better introduction to Grindr or a more straightforward look at how technology is changing courtship, cruising culture and everything in between... An impressive commentary on how technology continues to change the way people connect, which isn’t as niche as its subject matter might seem.” — Kirkus Reviews
“What an extremely thoughtful, well written, and well researched little volume. I’m impressed.” — Jonathan Crutchley, co-founder, Manhunt
"Full of insightful comments, observations, and statistics." — Carl Sandler, CEO, Mister
Book Description
What if an app could give you superhuman powers such as X-ray vision so that you could see the people around you, through the steel and brick and sometimes their clothes? What if you could communicate with them as if through telepathy so that no one else knew? Welcome to the world of Grindr, the groundbreaking app that has completely shifted how gay men interact.
Grindr uses the GPS capabilities on smartphones to help its five million users around the world discover other users nearby to meet, whether it be for life or for fifteen minutes. The app is so popular and successful that a million users log in daily, spend an average of 45 hours monthly, and altogether send billions of messages yearly.
"Meet Grindr" illuminates the still-relatively new world of meeting online, exploring its ups and downs. How is Grindr more addictive than playing slot machines? Why are men on Grindr like jars of jam? What if Grindr is actually a game, and should it become more of a team sport? Meet Grindr uncovers some surprising answers, and along the way explores where design is subtly influencing users, how users could make better connections, and why — love it or hate it — Grindr has changed the way people connect.
About the Author
Jaime Woo is a Canadian writer with a focus on the cultural impact of technology and social media. He has spoken at the influential SXSW interactive conference, as well as for organizations such as the Toronto International Film Festival, Rotman School of Business (at the University of Toronto), and North by Northeast interactive.
He has appeared on national television and radio programs such as BBC News, CBC’s Here and Now, Q with Jian Ghomeshi, and Metro Morning, Globe and Mail, Metro Toronto, Xtra, Fab, In Toronto, and the AV Club.
