#ThrowbackThursday - Love in the Metaverse

#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.


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Episode 75: Motherhood over 40, miscarriages and impact of COVID19 on Fertility with Dr Zeynep Gurtin

Episode 75: Motherhood over 40, miscarriages and impact of COVID19 on Fertility with Dr Zeynep Gurtin

In this episode, Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham talks about motherhood over 40, miscarriages and the impact of COVID19 on fertility with Dr Zeynep Gurtin (see bio. www.mondaysciencepodcast.com/episode74 ), a Lecturer in Women’s Health at the Institute for Women’s Health at University College London (UCL), and holds an Affiliate Lectureship at the University of Cambridge Sociology Department. Episode image credit: www.unsplash.com Subscribe, follow, comment and get in touch! Submit your questions or send your voice note questions (up to 30 seconds) here. e. info@mondaysciencepodcast.com

19 Apr 202135min

Episode 74: Let's talk about single women's fertility and egg freezing with Dr Zeynep Gurtin

Episode 74: Let's talk about single women's fertility and egg freezing with Dr Zeynep Gurtin

In this episode Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham talks about single women's fertility and egg freezing with Dr Zeynep Gurtin (see bio. www.mondaysciencepodcast.com/episode74 ), a Lecturer in Women’s Health at the Institute for Women’s Health at University College London (UCL), and holds an Affiliate Lectureship at the University of Cambridge Sociology Department. Episode image credit: www.unsplash.com Subscribe, follow, comment and get in touch! Submit your questions or send your voice note questions (up to 30 seconds) here. e. info@mondaysciencepodcast.com

12 Apr 202145min

Episode 73: COVID19, Science Education and more with Mr Forhad Hussain

Episode 73: COVID19, Science Education and more with Mr Forhad Hussain

In this episode Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham talks about Chemistry, Science Education and the impact of COVID19 lockdowns in secondary schools with Mr Forhad Hussain (see bio. www.mondaysciencepodcast.com/episode73 ), a Science Teacher. Episode image credit: https://www.thoughtco.com/ ​Subscribe, follow, comment and get in touch! Submit your questions or send your voice note questions (up to 30 seconds) via the link below. e. info@mondaysciencepodcast.com

5 Apr 202141min

Episode 72: Diversity (or lack thereof) in STEM

Episode 72: Diversity (or lack thereof) in STEM

In this follow up episode with Dr Faith Uwadiae (see bio here - https://www.mondaysciencepodcast.com/episode71) , a Postdoctoral Training Fellow at the Francis Crick Institute, Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham discussing the ongoing challenge of diversity (or lack thereof) in STEM and the particular challenge for Black STEM professionals. Episode image credit: https://unsplash.com/ Additional Information: First Blood, a podcast about periods, hosted by Ella Woods. Episode here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-16-dr-bahijja-raimi-abraham-covid-19-ish-special/id1347675325?i=1000499569457 The King’s College London Careers Podcast “Careers in your ears” for PhD Students and Research Staff. "From Acting to Academia" episode here https://anchor.fm/careersinyourears/episodes/Series-5-Episode-4-From-Acting-to-Academia-ep5tee/a-a1pvsn Naked Scientists - Flu season, Impact of fake medicines and how this is relevant to COVID, AI and Healthcare, STEAM:ED Collective, Monday Science. Episode here https://www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/naked-scientists-podcast/flu-seasons-solar-storms-science-round Subscribe, follow, comment and get in touch! Submit your questions or send your voice note questions (up to 30 seconds) here. e. info@mondaysciencepodcast.com

29 Mars 202131min

Episode 71: Dr Faith Uwadiae - Hidden connections - Malaria, Cancer and more

Episode 71: Dr Faith Uwadiae - Hidden connections - Malaria, Cancer and more

In this episode Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham discussing the relationship between Malaria, Cancer and more with Dr Faith Uwadiae (see bio here - https://www.mondaysciencepodcast.com/episode71) , a Postdoctoral Training Fellow at the Francis Crick Institute. NB next week's episode will detailed the focused discussion on diversity in STEM. Episode image credit: https://unsplash.com/ Subscribe, follow, comment and get in touch! Submit your questions or send your voice note questions (up to 30 seconds) here. e. info@mondaysciencepodcast.com

22 Mars 202144min

Episode 70: COVID19 Retracted Papers

Episode 70: COVID19 Retracted Papers

In this episode Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham returns with an update on COVID19 retractions. Episode image credit: https://unsplash.com/ Additional Information News highlight - https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/03/gene-silencing-injection-reverses-pain-mice  Science Mag Article - What a massive database of retracted papers reveals about science publishing’s ‘death penalty’ , Published Oct 2018 RetractionWatch.com (COVID19 Papers)  Dr Elisabeth Bik  - https://twitter.com/MicrobiomDigest  Subscribe, follow, comment and get in touch! Submit your questions or send your voice note questions (up to 30 seconds) here. e. info@mondaysciencepodcast.com

15 Mars 202124min

Episode 69: Chemistry, Ceramics, Art, Museums and More with Dr Alicia McGeachy

Episode 69: Chemistry, Ceramics, Art, Museums and More with Dr Alicia McGeachy

In this episode Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham discussing the relationship between Chemistry, Ceramics, Museum and more with Dr Alicia McGeachy, a postdoctoral scholar with the Northwestern University/Art Institute of Chicago Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts (NU-ACCESS). ​ Episode image credit: https://unsplash.com/ ​ Subscribe, follow, comment and get in touch! Submit your questions or send your voice note questions (up to 30 seconds) here. e. info@mondaysciencepodcast.com

8 Mars 20211h

Episode 68: The People's Vaccine Alliance - Conversation with Dr. Mohga Kamal-Yanni

Episode 68: The People's Vaccine Alliance - Conversation with Dr. Mohga Kamal-Yanni

In this episode Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham talks with Dr. Mohga Kamal-Yanni, Global Health and Access to Medicines Consultant who works with the People's Vaccine Alliance . The People's Vaccine Alliance is a coalition of organisations and activists united under a common aim of campaigning for a ‘people’s vaccine’ for COVID-19. ​ Episode image credit: https://unsplash.com/ ​ Subscribe, follow, comment and get in touch! Submit your questions or send your voice note questions (up to 30 seconds) https://www.mondaysciencepodcast.com/get-in-touch e. info@mondaysciencepodcast.com

1 Mars 202154min

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