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Singapore govt dating app uses Gale-Shapley stable marriage algorithm

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  1. laybak · · focus · HN ↗
    the Singaporean government is often described as having a "parental" approach. I guess this move would be on brand
    1. vovavili · · focus · HN ↗
      It's also known as being one of the very few countries actually capable of using state capacity to overcome serious social and economic problems. Godspeed.
      1. oatmeal1 · · focus · HN ↗
        It's basically a benevolent dictatorship due to one party being in charge for the last 67 years.
        1. jb1991 · · focus · HN ↗
          Not just one party, but one family.
          1. motionlessveloc · · focus · HN ↗
            The current prime minister is unrelated to the Lee family, and none of the third generation Lees seem particularly interested in politics.
            1. jb1991 · · focus · HN ↗
              Sounds like a step in the right direction, then.
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