#ThrowbackThursday - Love in the Metaverse
Monday Science22 Touko 2025

#ThrowbackThursday - Love in the Metaverse

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of consent, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham speaks with Dr. Douglas Zytko, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Oakland University, about how virtual reality is reshaping the landscape of dating and relationships.

About the Episode

As virtual reality technology becomes more immersive and accessible, new forms of connection are emerging—especially in the realm of dating. This episode explores the rise of VR dating platforms, their similarities and differences compared to in-person interactions, and the psychological and social implications of falling in love in a digital space.

Together, Dr. Raimi-Abraham and Dr. Zytko examine the potential benefits—such as accessibility and safety—as well as the challenges, including questions about authenticity, consent, and emotional connection. Could virtual reality enhance our capacity to form meaningful relationships, or is something vital lost when touch and presence are replaced with code and avatars?


Tune in for a fascinating conversation at the intersection of technology, intimacy, and the future of human connection.


👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, comment, and leave a review. We’d love to hear from you!

Jaksot(251)

Throwback Thursday: COVID19 and Diabetes - World Diabetes Day

Throwback Thursday: COVID19 and Diabetes - World Diabetes Day

In this episode, first aired on the 16th of November 2020, Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham discusses the impact of COVID19 on diabetes in honour of World Diabetes Day. Additional Information - New Onset Diab...

16 Marras 202326min

Throwback Episode: Cancer risks, screening and health disparities in the LGBT

Throwback Episode: Cancer risks, screening and health disparities in the LGBT

In this episode...first aired 9th of September 2021, Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham discussing cancer risks, screening and health disparities in the LGBT community with Scout (MA, PhD) who is the Executive ...

9 Marras 202353min

Throwback Thursday: Career coaching in STEM

Throwback Thursday: Career coaching in STEM

In this episode...Dr Bahijja discusses career coaching with Dr Hannah Roberts.  Be sure to check out Dr Roberts' podcast "Women in STEM Career & Confidence" Available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music,...

2 Marras 202340min

Throwback Thursday: Fighting the Fakes

Throwback Thursday: Fighting the Fakes

Fight the Fakes is a campaign that aims to raise awareness about the dangers of fake medicines. The campaign gives a voice to those who have been personally impacted and shares the stories of those wo...

26 Loka 202341min

Throwback Thursday: How do scientists study the brain?

Throwback Thursday: How do scientists study the brain?

In this episode... first aired in 19th July 2021, Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham asks the question "How do scientists study the brain?" with guest Professor Alysson Renato Muotri who is a professor at the D...

18 Loka 202340min

Throwback Thursday - Can lab grown brain cells, tissue or organs become conscious?

Throwback Thursday - Can lab grown brain cells, tissue or organs become conscious?

This throwback episode of Monday Science Podcast, originally aired on 2nd of November 2020. In this episode Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham discusses the potential for laboratory grown brain cells, tissues...

12 Loka 202315min

Throwback Thursdays - The science behind the lyrics

Throwback Thursdays - The science behind the lyrics

This throwback episode of Monday Science Podcast, originally aired on 26th of October 2020. In this episode Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham discusses the science behind lyrics of a timeless classic which br...

5 Loka 202311min

Throwback Episode: Dementia Awareness Reflections

Throwback Episode: Dementia Awareness Reflections

This throwback episode of Monday Science Podcast, originally aired on 28th of September 2020, and was part of the Monday Science Dementia Series were all episodes in the month of September were dedica...

28 Syys 202313min

Suosittua kategoriassa Tiede

tiedekulma-podcast
rss-mita-tulisi-tietaa
rss-poliisin-mieli
rss-duodecim-lehti
docemilia
radio-antro
filocast-filosofian-perusteet
rss-ammamafia
rss-luontopodi-samuel-glassar-tutkii-luonnon-ihmeita
rss-sosiopodi
utelias-mieli
rss-astetta-parempi-elama-podcast
rss-tiedetta-vai-tarinaa