Social Commentary & Relationship Dynamics - The author believes monogamy is the foundation of stable societies [1] - The author argues that serial dating, divorce, and promiscuity are a degenerate form of polygamy [1] - The author suggests a healthier form of polygamy with present fathers and children as a solution to demographic collapse and men leaving the dating market [1] - The author proposes that society should stigmatize casual hookups more than women raising children with multiple partners [1] Cultural & Historical Perspective - The author claims widespread polygamy was not normal in Caucasian populations [1] - The author states that the monogamy that built the West died in the 1960s [1]

Social Trends - American women are increasingly resigned to staying single [1] - Challenges in finding romantic partners are exacerbated by the growing education and career divide between men and women [1]

User Behavior - Duolingo users are already finding romantic connections through the platform, with examples of couples meeting and marrying after competing on leaderboards [1] - Users are leveraging existing social media platforms like Facebook to connect after initial interactions on Duolingo [1] Future Direction (Disclaimer) - Duolingo is explicitly stating that formal dating features are "out of the question" and not currently being pursued [1]