Is the future of love synthetic?
In this episode, we dive deep into the relationship recession—an unraveling of intimacy, trust, and connection across a hyper-digital society. From Gen Z opting out of dating entirely to the rise of AI companions and emotional subscription models, we explore how technology, economics, and cultural confusion are reshaping the most fundamental human instinct: to connect.
🔥 Topics include:
- Why intimacy is collapsing across generations
- The unintended side effects of dating apps, OnlyFans, and TikTok culture
- Gender dynamics, economic mismatch, and the “hypergamy trap”
- Mark Zuckerberg’s claim that AI can help cure loneliness
- Replika and Xiaoice: falling in love with a mirror
- Parasocial relationships, simps, and the emotional economy
- Are we heading toward collapse—or transformation?
Ash and Sophie cut through the noise with raw questions and unscripted banter. And if you’re brave enough, we even take on your boldest listener questions—yes, even the one about Sophie dating a human. 👀
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