The Great RomCon?
The Great RomCon?
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On Tech and Sexual PoliticsThe Great RomCon? examines the growing dissatisfaction with the culture and behaviours that have developed from online and app-based dating - the fatigue of endless swiping, ghosting, and superficial connections. In this podcast, we ruminate on modern romance, diving deep into the world of modern relationships, romance and dating. From digital hobby platforms to AI-generated partners, we will shed light on whether this brave new world of relationships has room for more human connection.
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The show delves into themes of modern dating and relationships, discussing topics such as the fatigue of online dating, the impact of social media on personal interactions, and cinematic influences on real-world romance. Episodes cover specific concerns like the emotional toll of dating app culture and the critique of romantic narratives in film.
On Tech and Sexual Politics: The Great RomCon? examines the impact of technology and online platforms on our personal and professional relationships.
From digital hobby communities to AI-generated romantic partners, we will shed light on whether this brave new world of relationships has room for more human connection.
Ever since the Hal 3000 supercomputer in ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ went rogue, the public has worried about the practical and ethical implications of a new race of intelligent machines. Can a computer, that doesn’t know what a person really is, really be trusted to make ethical decisions in high-moral-implication sectors, such as healthcare and crime & justice? Machine learning may be able to accurately predict what I might be interested in watching next on Netflix, but can we trust AI to pick who I might want to be friends with, or even love?
That’s what I want to discuss with our guest, Joe Parker. We talk about the effect that technology is having on young people on this podcast so much that I thought that I’d better finally speak to one. Joe is a student and a Zoomer (Gen Z). His undergraduate degree was in Philosophy and Politics at the University of Southampton, and he is currently pursuing a Master’s in ‘Legal and Political Theory’ at UCL, where his dissertation focuses on AI ethics and its impact on individual behaviour and our ability to act.
Produced by the Bloomsbury Institute London.
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