By a twist of algorithmic fate, Dirk’s Facebook dating profile appeared in my feed, which is exclusively for women. One sad photo shows him in a hospital bed, with respiratory tubes in his nose after a stroke. Having retired from three demanding jobs, he’s now searching for his soulmate. Dirk’s life hasn’t been easy, but I chose to envision him in his golden years—grooving to music, savoring a Blue Hawaiian cocktail with his future soulmate. His photos depict lots of audio equipment, which helps melt away his stress as he delights in fine-tuning the treble for every song. Meet Dirk: a lively party animal and devoted audiophile.