Tainted
Love

A museum exhibit about media, technology, & love

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Tainted Love was a third-year undergraduate capstone group design project in the form of a museum exhibit, created over the course of eight months with my team of fellow Knowledge Integration students, Matt & the Heartbreakers. Tainted Love prompted visitors to consider how media and technology have influenced our values regarding love and relationships.
For this project, I was in charge of creative direction and planning, as well as proofreding, editing, and formatting all of the text and visual aspects of the exhibit.
This was such an enjoyable project, and my team truly made it so; I'm incredibly thankful to have shared this experience with them.
Is love today as simple as
"happily ever after"?
Located just outside the entrance of the exhibit, meant to serve as an introduction for the viewer, is a tattoo-inspired illustration of a smartphone with a heart on its screen. The smartphone is wrapped in a beige ribbon decorated with red roses, with the words “TAINTED LOVE” written upon it. Below the illustration is a box of text that reads: “Have you ever thought about how media and technology have influenced your idea of love? Music and movies tell us what to expect in our romantic relationships, and advances in technology have changed how we interact within them. As a result, how we view and partake in love has been shaped by our culture. We invite you to reflect on your own experiences with media, technology, and relationships as you explore our exhibit, Tainted Love.”A photo showing the entrance area of the Tainted Love exhibit. It begins on the left side, with the panel titled “Biology of Love”. All of the panels in the entire exhibit have text boxes that are decorated with roses of various colours.A photo showing the first section of the exhibit, beginning with the “Biology of Love” panel. It is followed by a panel about the neurotransmitters dopamine and oxytocin, and then a panel that asks the viewer to test the knowledge that they’ve acquired from the exhibit so far.A panel that reads: “Biology of Love In the brain, chemical reactions caused by neurotransmitters make us feel our emotions. Our bodies are made up of tiny building blocks called cells, and the brain is made up of cells called “neurons”. Neurons are connected to each other, and special chemicals called “neurotransmitters” move in the space between them. These cause us to feel many different things, including our emotions! Here, we’re going to look at the two most important neurotransmitters that make us experience love: dopamine and oxytocin.”A panel that reads: “Dopamine: The Pleasure Chemical Dopamine is a chemical that contributes to passion, desire, and partner selection. These feelings are closely tied to the feeling of pleasure in relationships. Dopamine feels like a reward to the brain. When we’re pleased with something, our dopamine level increases and we feel good! For example, looking at a picture of your sweetheart would cause a big increase in dopamine, while writing a boring essay would leave your dopamine levels low.” “Oxytocin: The Attachment Chemical Oxytocin is a chemical that causes relaxation, trust, and mental stability. As a result, it plays a big role in attachment in relationships. If you’re on a date that’s going well, your oxytocin levels will rise and leave you feeling more connected to your date. In contrast, being in a crowded area won’t cause an increase of oxytocin, so you’ll feel more anxious and unattached to people in the crowd.” “Fun Fact! Research tells us that high levels of oxytocin tend to lead to monogamy (one committed romantic partner), while low levels tend to lead to cheating and feeling detached from your partner.”A panel that reads: “Test Your Knowledge! This exhibit features examples of different relationships. Next to some of these examples, you’ll see two bars, labelled Dopamine (pleasure and passion) and Oxytocin (attachment and relaxation). After reading each example, guess how high the level of each chemical would be for the characters involved, and place a peg in the appropriate level for each. After you’ve guessed, check your answer by flipping up the diagram and seeing what we thought! Keep in mind that both can be present at the same time! Please take out the pegs afterward so the next visitor can test their knowledge too!” “Let’s Practice: Sid and Cassie’s relationship started with coffee and dinner dates. After getting to know each other better, they began to spend more time hanging out, cuddling, and watching movies at home. How much of each brain chemical is present at this stage of their relationship?”A photo showing the second section of the exhibit, beginning with the “Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love” panel. It is followed by a panel that illustrates said theory with a labelled triangle diagram, and then a panel that asks the viewer to test the knowledge that they’ve acquired from the exhibit so far.A panel that reads: “Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love Have you ever wondered if there are specific types of relationships? Robert J. Sternberg’s “Triangular Theory of Love” is a leading theory about romantic relationships. It states that romantic relationships can be made up of three elements: Intimacy: Feeling close and connected, what people describe as “warmth” in their relationships. Passion: The drive that leads to romance, physical attraction, and sexual desire. Commitment: In the short-term, the decision that one loves another person; and in the long-term, that one is committed to maintaining that love.”A panel that reads: “The amount of each element can vary both between different relationships and within a single relationship over time. For example, your relationship might have a lot of passion in the beginning, and become more focused on commitment later on. According to this theory, any combination is possible! Even though the combinations are endless, Sternberg has highlighted seven particular types of love, as seen on the diagram below:” There is a diagram of a green triangle that has seven labels. Each point of the triangle represents the aforementioned elements, identified by Sternberg, that make up romantic relationships: Intimacy, Passion, and Commitment. These elements alone can represent relationship types, but there are additional relationship types that are on the sides of the triangle, representing midpoints between the elements. The triangle is labelled as follows: Center: “Consummate Love” (Passion + Intimacy + Commitment) Top corner: “Liking” (Intimacy) Right side: “Companionate Love” (Intimacy + Commitment) Bottom right corner: “Empty Love” (Commitment) Bottom side: “Fatuous Love” (Passion + Commitment) Bottom left corner: “Infatuation” (Passion) Left side: “Romantic Love” (Passion + Intimacy) The panel then reads: “Note that these seven types don’t cover every possible combination of intimacy, passion, and commitment. Some people may find that their relationship doesn’t fit on the triangle at all! Sternberg himself notes that it’s unlikely for there to be a “pure” case of any type of love. These seven types should be seen as guidelines, not rules.”A panel that reads: “Test Your Knowledge! This exhibit features many relationship examples. Next to some of these examples, you’ll see a diagram of a triangle with “Intimacy”, “Passion”, and “Commitment” at its corners. This triangle will let you test your knowledge of Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love. After reading each example, guess the type of relationship the characters are involved in by putting a peg in the appropriate spot on the triangle. Then, check your answer by flipping up the diagram and seeing what we thought! Please take out the pegs afterward so the next visitor can test their knowledge too!” “Let’s Practice: John got a three month work placement abroad. He and his partner Justin call each other every day, but feel they’re losing the “spark” they once had. Justin has told his friends he feels distant from John; when they speak on the phone, they both would clearly rather be doing something else. Where would their relationship fall on Sternberg’s triangle?”A close-up photo of the triangle diagram associated with the“Let’s Practice” question from the previous slide. The peg is placed into the bottom right corner of the triangle, labelled “Commitment”.A close-up photo of the triangle diagram from the previous slide, flipped up to reveal the answer underneath. “Commitment” was the correct answer, and the answer explains: “We consider this relationship to be empty love. John and Justin are still committed to each other but, they have lost their passion and intimacy.”A photo showing the third section of the exhibit, intended to be read right-to-left, beginning with the “Intro to Love in Media & Technology” panel. It is followed by a panel titled “Love in Music”.A panel that reads: “Intro to Love in Media & Technology We’ve explained our two main perspectives on love: the Biology of Love and Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love. Now we’re going to look at two important parts of Western culture that have influenced how many of us view and participate in love: media and technology. Are media and technology providing us with unrealistic expectations of love? In the next section of this exhibit, there will be examples of music, movies, and social media. Some of these may be familiar to you, while others may not. Remember to look out for Biology of Love and Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love activities along the way!”A panel that reads: “Love in Music People have always been in love with music. But does music affect the way we love? We know that hearing our favourite song makes us happy; dopamine levels in our brain rise, making us feel great! We also know that relaxing music can help us de-stress, because our brain produces higher amounts of oxytocin. We experience an increase in the same chemicals when listening to music as we do when we experience love! When we try to understand the meaning of the songs we listen to, we exercise the same part of our brain that helps us empathize with and understand each other. And when we “get” each other, it’s much easier to have a satisfying relationship.” “Example: Sam and Jamie are about to have their first dance at their wedding. Their song, “At least” by Etta James, begins to play. Their eyes well up in tears, thinking about all the memories they’ve shared together. How much of each brain chemical is present in this moment?”A photo showing the fourth section of the exhibit, which continues the discussion of love in music. It includes a triangle activity and an iPhone with two sets of over-ear headphones to be used by viewers.A panel that reads: “Relationships, sexuality and commitment are common themes in popular music. Whether or not these themes are portrayed realistically, listeners may use these songs to create expectations for their own relationships. Listen to the songs in our playlist and think about the message the lyrics are sending you.” “Fun Fact! Did you know that “Something” by George Harrison and “Layla” by Eric Clapton are based on the same woman? Her name was Pattie Boyd, and she stole the hearts of both artists, as well as divorce them. Talk about commitment!”A panel that reads: “Do you think song lyrics have ever influenced your expectations of relationships? How do the real life relationships you’ve experienced compare to the ones in these songs? How do each of these songs portray commitment? What about independence? Are they promoting one over the other?” “And darling I will be loving you ‘til we’re 70 And baby my heart could still fall as hard at 23 And I’m just thinking ‘bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways Maybe just the touch of a hand Oh me, I fall in love with you every single day And I just wanna tell you I am So honey, now Take me into your loving arms Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars Place your head on my beating heart I’m thinking out loud Maybe we found love right where we are “Thinking Out Loud”, Ed Sheeran” “Example: What type of relationship is the song “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran portraying in its lyrics? Where would it fall on Sternberg’s triangle?” Next to the text boxes on the panel, there is an iPhone with two sets of over-ear headphones attached. Viewers are meant to put on the headphones and listen to “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran.A photo showing the fifth section of the exhibit, beginning with the “Happily Ever After?” panel. There is a TV on a table in the corner, which plays a looping video made up of clips from various Disney movies. There are some decorations around the TV, including a tied-up curtain with red ribbons, and some greenery climbing up the wall.A panel that reads: “Happily Ever After? People are exposed to romantic love in movies from a very young age. Take Disney for example - almost every one of their animated features involves a romantic relationship! But what types of love are being shown? Children learn from many sources, and Disney’s portrayal of love might influence or limit their knowledge of the different relationships possible in the real world. Fun Fact! 80% of Disney animated films feature “love-at-first-sight”, and 100% of them are between a man and a woman.” “Let’s Watch: Check out the different classic Disney clips on the TV to your right, and think about the following: Many of these films show marriage (or commitment) as the ultimate goal and key to happiness, and this is often achieved quickly and with ease. Could exposing young audiences to such simple developments of romantic relationships give them unrealistic expectations? Why might Disney Princess films showcase fatuous love (passion and commitment) more often than consummate love (passion, intimacy, and commitment)?”A photo of the TV in the corner, which plays a looping video made up of clips from various Disney movies. There are some decorations around the TV, including a tied-up curtain with red ribbons, and some greenery climbing up the wall.A photo of the continued fifth section of the exhibit, about love in movies. It includes another triangle activity, screenshots of scenes from animated Disney movies, and a toolbox containing several different dolls which represent character tropes often used in romance movies.A photo showing the next two panels of this section, titled “Test Your Knowledge” and “Disney Revamped”.A panel that reads: “Test Your Knowledge! As you may have noticed in these clips, many older Disney films feature characters who commit to each other almost immediately, with little to no “getting to know each other” phase.” (Three screenshots from Disney’s The Little Mermaid: Ariel gazing wistfully offscreen, with Scuttle by her side; Ariel in fear, being grabbed by Ursula; Ariel kissing Prince Eric at their wedding) “In Disney’s The Little Mermaid (1989), Ariel falls in love with Prince Eric as soon as she sees him at sea. Despite a sea witch’s curse that leaves her voiceless and unable to talk to him, the two are married within a few days. The audience sees that they’re attracted to each other, but a more profound emotional connection is not shown.” “Example: Ariel and Prince Eric fall in love and get married quite quickly, even though they don’t really get to know each other that well. Where would their relationship fall on Sternberg’s triangle?”A panel that reads: “Disney Revamped More recent Disney films showcase different types of love, often with more focus on the development of intimacy between partners.” (Three screenshots from Disney’s Frozen: Elsa speaking disapprovingly toward Anna, who is holding hands with Hans; Hans revealing that he does not truly love Anna, betraying her; Elsa and Anna hugging, making up while the land around them is covered in ice and snow) “The story of Disney’s Frozen (2014) actually defies the concept of “love-at-first-sight”! The protagonist, Anna, is warned by her friends and family not to marry the handsome prince she met that day, and their worries are proven right when he turns out to be evil. Frozen instead emphasizes Elsa and Anna’s commitment and love for each other by having their sisterly bond save the day. The classic Disney conventions of quick-and-simple love were broken!”A photo of the sixth section of the exhibit, beginning with the “Romantic Comedies” panel. It is followed by a panel with a toolbox containing several different dolls which represent character tropes often used in romance movies.A panel that reads: “Romantic Comedies A romantic comedy can be defined as a film that centers around a quest for love; specifically, one that is portrayed in a light-hearted manner and is almost always successful. These are sometimes referred to as “boy meets girl” stories, as heterosexual partnerships dominate the genre. Although the individual stories vary, romantic comedies tend to reuse character types and plot structures, often making them predictable. Consider the following plot line, which has been used over and over again: 1. “The Meet Cute”: The protagonist often meets their love interest in a comical or unlikely scenario. The meet-cute sometimes highlights the two characters’ contrasting personalities and initial dislike of each other, making it all the more entertaining. 2. “Falling In Love”: The plot works to put the two characters in constant contact with each other, whether it’s running into each other repeatedly or working at the same office. Due to their opposing personalities, this involves a series of frustrations and eye rolls - but we all know how it’ll turn out! We see the characters fall in love, and there is no shortage of happy montage sequences to upbeat pop songs. 3. “Mistakes & Misunderstandings”: A complication arises and puts a strain on the relationship; perhaps one character walks in on their partner mid-kiss. To the frustration of the audience, the characters tend to avoid the simple communication that would resolve the problem immediately. The betrayed lover runs out dramatically before their partner can explain. 4. “The Exit”: After suffering heartbreak, one partner will decide to leave the current setting. Somehow, they have no problem walking out on the life they’ve made, while other times they will receive a conveniently timed job offer across the country–starting tomorrow! 5. “The Chase”: Whichever character is not leaving must make a mad dash (literally!) to catch their loved one and save their relationship. Picture the protagonist desperately sprinting through the airport as the love of their life boards a plane. 6. “The Grand Statement”: The chaser gets a hold of their lover just in time to declare their feelings. 7. “The Quick Resolve”: Whatever incident pulled them apart is instantly forgotten as the couple rejoices in their newly revived relationship. This signals the end of the film; their commitment to each other has been made!”A panel that reads: “Rom-Com Toolkit Did the storyline we just went through sound familiar to you? Take a look through our Rom-Com Toolkit and see if you recognize any other of the genre’s conventions!”A photo of a toolbox–the Rom-Com Toolkit–attached to its eponymous panel. It holds five different dolls: two women, three men. There are also several other objects inside, like a ring in a jewellery box, and a wedding veil. All of the objects have labels attached to them that explain which rom-com tropes they are meant to represent.A panel that reads: “Love Made Easy Some watch these on-screen relationships and think: “I want that!” Do you find yourself–or anyone you know–seeking these relationships in real life? Do you think some viewers might actually use these movies to learn about real-life romantic relationships? For the lovers in these stories, their relationship problems seem to disappear as soon as they commit to one another. It’s rare for a rom-com to show two partners struggling to repair or simply maintain their relationship. If viewers are using these films to learn about relationships, could any consequences come from their simplification of long-term commitment?”A photo showing the seventh section of the exhibit, beginning with the “The Paradox of Choice” panel. It has a neurotransmitter activity, and is followed by two more panels, one of which has a different type of activity that involves two sets of cards featuring different types of jobs.A panel that reads: “The Paradox of Choice Are there too many fish in the sea? If a relationship falls apart, we’re always told to look on the bright side–there are tons of people out there! But is having a lot of choice really beneficial to our love lives? It’s possible that no, it isn’t! The Paradox of Choice, an interesting concept introduced by psychologist Barry Schwartz, proposes that the more choices we have, the less happy we’ll be with what we choose. In today’s age of communication, it only makes sense that the theory applies to our love lives, and not just our shopping habits. Example: Vinny just got Tinder and feels great when swiping through profiles. He’s gotten lots of matches and messages already! How much of each brain chemical is present in this situation?”A close-up photo of the neurotransmitter activity from the “The Paradox of Choice” panel. It reads: “Example: Vinny just got Tinder and feels great when swiping through profiles. He’s gotten lots of matches and messages already! How much of each brain chemical is present in this situation?” The neurotransmitter activity, which shows a diagram of two green bars indicating Low, Medium, and High levels of the two neurotransmitters of interest in this exhibit, Oxytocin and Dopamine. A peg has been placed into the Low level for Oxytocin, and the other peg has been placed into the High level for Dopamine.A close-up photo of the neurotransmitter activity diagram from the previous slide, flipped up to reveal the answer underneath. Low Oxytocin and High Dopamine was the correct answer, and the answer explains: “You receive pleasure from matching and chatting with new people. Dopamine is very present in partner selection and gives you that excited feeling.”A panel that reads: “Schwartz believes that our disappointment with our choices comes about due to the following: Regret and Anticipated Regret: We regret missing out on the other options we had–we have a “fear of missing out” or “FOMO”. We know how we’ll experience this before even making a choice because we’ve experienced it a lot in the past! Example: Quinn and Talia consider becoming an “official” couple. Even though Quinn adores Talia, she fears she’ll regret closing herself off from dating other people. Opportunity Costs: When you choose one thing, you’re actively not choosing another. Example: Blaire and Chris begin dating, but Blaire can’t help thinking about her friend Andy that she’s recently been spending time with. Blaire begins to regret dating Chris, thinking of what could’ve been with Andy. Escalation of Expectations: Because we know there are so many options available, we expect that at least one of them must be perfect for us; it’s easier for us to settle when our options are limited. Example: June spends a lot of time on her phone, swiping left and right on dating app Tinder. She matches with some people, but is very critical of each match because she thinks there’s probably somebody better around; “he seems like a nice guy, but that hat he has on in that one picture is pretty ugly. He can’t be the one.” Self-Blame: When we think we have infinite choices, we get mad at ourselves when we don’t end up with perfection; every possibility under the sun was available to us, and we failed to pick the best one! Example: Tyler is fed up with being dissatisfied in every relationship he’s had. He’s met some nice guys, but just can’t find the one that’s as obsessed with Stranger Things as he is. His Prince Charming is out there, he just fails to find him.”A panel that reads: “Take a look at the job cards in one of the booklets, and choose the occupation you’d like out of the options inside. Next, take a look at the job cards in the other booklet. Once again, choose the occupation you’d like the most from the given options.” There are two sets of cards hanging on the panel, one made up of a small number of cards, the other made up of a large number of cards. Each card has a job title, illustration, and salary written on it. The cards that are currently visible are as follows: “Lawyer. Illustration of a man holding documents, pointing, and speaking. Entry Salary: $75,000. Artist. Illustration of a woman painting on an easel. Entry Salary: $40,000.” The panel continues, reading: “Which booklet was more difficult to choose from? The booklet with more job cards should have been more difficult to choose from. This is an example of the Paradox of Choice! It is often more challenging and stressful to make a decision when you have a bigger number of options to choose from.”A close-up photo of the two sets of job cards, explained on the previous slide. There are two sets of cards hanging on the panel, one made up of a small number of cards, the other made up of a large number of cards. Each card has a job title, illustration, and salary written on it. The cards that are currently visible are as follows: “Lawyer. Illustration of a man holding documents, pointing, and speaking. Entry Salary: $75,000. Artist. Illustration of a woman painting on an easel. Entry Salary: $40,000.”A photo showing the eighth section of the exhibit, starting with the “Love at First Text” panel. It has a triangle activity, and the following panel has a neurotransmitter activity. A panel that reads: “Love at First Text Advances in technology have changed how we communicate in relationships. In the past, it was common for relationships to begin with an unexpected encounter, through friends, or on a blind date. Today, people don’t even have to meet face-to-face! Online dating sites and apps such as eHarmony, OkCupid, and Tinder allow us to meet people in the comfort of our own homes. The way couples met used to be a memorable part of their relationship, but it can now be given up in favour of meeting someone online more conveniently. These options give people in long distance relationships a great way to stay connected! Whereas at one time writing letters to loved ones and waiting weeks for their response was the norm, lengthy conversations can now happen instantaneously. Messaging services like Skype and Facebook Chat even let you see and hear your loved one in real time, wonderfully bridging the distance. Have you used any of these sites or dating apps? Are you truly in a relationship if you’ve never met your partner in person?” “Example: Dave met Cheryl online through a Facebook group and they got along very well due to their shared love of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Their first date went great, but they eventually realized they’re better off as friends. They still talk every day and watch the show together. Where would their relationship fall on Sternberg’s triangle?”A close-up photo of the triangle activity from the previous slide. It reads: “Example: Dave met Cheryl online through a Facebook group and they got along very well due to their shared love of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Their first date went great, but they eventually realized they’re better off as friends. They still talk every day and watch the show together. Where would their relationship fall on Sternberg’s triangle?” The peg has been placed in the hole in between Intimacy and Commitment (Companionate Love).A close-up photo of the triangle activity diagram from the previous slide, flipped up to reveal the answer underneath. The hole between Intimacy and Commitment (Companionate Love) was the correct answer, and the answer explains: “We consider this relationship to be companionate love. They get along and remain friends but do not feel romantic passion towards each other.”A panel that reads: “However, technology can also negatively affect relationships. Your ability to see information posted by and about your partner on social media can create jealousy and distrust. Social media may even set unnatural expectations for your relationship! Are you actually in a relationship if it’s not “Facebook official”? Do you feel pressured to post pictures on Instagram with your partner? Receiving texts from a significant other can spike dopamine levels in your brain, making you feel pleasure. Your brain even gets excited in anticipation of the buzz of your phone! In this way, texting can be somewhat addictive, as it gives you a reliable “feel-good” moment. However, tone and nonverbal cues are easily lost over text, making misunderstandings a possibility. This can lead to unnecessary anxiety. Additionally, with most communication happening digitally, couples may find it difficult to talk and have meaningful conversations in person.” “Example: Text a hello to (inactive and censored phone number) and wait for a response (it’ll be from a lovely automated robot who won’t save your information). How does this text make you feel? How much of each brain chemical should be present in your current situation?”A photo of the final section of the exhibit, intended to be viewed from right to left, starting with the “Reflection” panel. The following panel is titled “Survey”, and it has a shelf that holds survey cards, a box with pencils, and a heart-shaped submission box.A panel that reads: “Reflection We hope that you’ve gained a new perspective on romantic relationships, along with an insight into the influence that music, movies, social media, and technology can have on love. Though we used Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love to discuss relationship types, keep in mind that this theory is not perfect, and does not fully capture what love is! We encourage you to think about the faults of this theory, along with what it does well.”A photo of the final section–and the exit–of the exhibit, showing the “Survey” and “Acknowledgements” panels. The “Survey” panel has a shelf that holds survey cards, a box with pencils, and a heart-shaped submission box.A panel that reads: “Survey Please complete our survey and let us know your thoughts about our exhibit!” Below the text is a shelf that holds survey cards, a box with pencils, and a heart-shaped submission box.A panel that reads: “Acknowledgements Matt & the Heartbreakers extend our thanks to a few key people, without whom this would not have been possible: Rob Gorbet, Paul McKone, The Department of Knowledge Integration, and our INTEG 320/321 class. We would also like to thank, of course, our lovely visitors! We deeply appreciate that you took the time to experience our exhibit. Please, share your thoughts by filling out a survey, or by sharing some of your reflections.”A photo of two panels, each with a cork board on them. There are push pins and heart-shaped sticky notes attached to the boards, where visitors are meant to write their reflections on the exhibit. One panel has some text with prompting questions. The text reads: “Can you give an example of how media and/or technology has tainted your view of love? The nature of relationships continues to change as society evolves. What new films, television shows, or types of technology may change how future generations view commitment and romantic relationships?”A photo of one of the cork boards mentioned on the previous slide. There are push pins and heart-shaped sticky notes attached to the board, where visitors are meant to write their reflections on the exhibit.A photo of one of the cork boards mentioned on earlier slides. There are push pins and heart-shaped sticky notes attached to the board, where visitors are meant to write their reflections on the exhibit. This panel has some text with prompting questions. The text reads: “Can you give an example of how media and/or technology has tainted your view of love? The nature of relationships continues to change as society evolves. What new films, television shows, or types of technology may change how future generations view commitment and romantic relationships?”