You might like robots, but do you LOVE robots? In this episode Kirsten and Bey with expert Dr. Julie Carpenter about how people form attachments to AI. They also break down myths and truths about sex technology. Later on Dr. Liesel Sharabi teaches us all about the impact of technology on our relationships. Are instagram couples really happy? What do dates look like in the metaverse?Links for this episode<ul><li>Learn more about<a href="https://www.jgcarpenter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Dr. Julie Carpenter</a></li><li>Learn more about <a href="https://isearch.asu.edu/profile/1545812" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Liesel Sharabi</a></li><li><a href="https://beyond.fi.edu/podcasts/transcript-tech-relationships-dates-in-the-metaverse-sex-robots-and-ai-sex-toys-is-this-the-future/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View episode transcript</a></li></ul>

How Do Dating Apps Make Us Feel? Connecting Through Algorithms

The Franklin Institute's So Curious! podcast is back with a bang, and this time exploring the captivating world of music through the lens of science. We all know the feeling of being moved by a song, but have you ever wondered why? Season 4 promises to get to the bottom of this mystery, interviewing experts in neuroscience, acoustics, biology, and musicology. From the connection between rhythm and dance to the link between memories and music, we'll leave no stone unturned in our quest to understand the why behind music. But it's not all serious - we're also here to entertain! Join host Bey and Kirsten for an exciting journey this summer as we discover the intricacies of music and technology, including the question of whether the next big pop star will be A.I. Get ready to dance, hum, and maybe even shed a tear - this season of So Curious! is going to be music to your ears.