Making the familiar strange
Ian Forrester & Dr Jessica SymonsA podcast exploring modern relationships, intimacy, loneliness and love.
In an era of hyper connectivity, why does it feel like we've never been further apart?
In an intimate exploration of the invisible threads that pull us together and the forces that drive us into isolation. Each month we dive deep into the messy, wonderful, and often complex landscape of raw human connection.
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| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsSociety & CultureTechnology | |||
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Making the familiar strange with Cathy Hackl
Making the familiar stranger with Scott Midson
Ian and Jess talk about the stories we tell ourselves about love and relationships
We explore the spectrum of intimacy, love and reflect on what on earth is happening with the manosphere, as Louis Theroux uncovers the scamming of young men.
Julia Janssen joins us for a discussion about the state of data, privacy and intimacy
In this episode Dr Jessica talks Korean romance and her work over the last few years, while Ian can't get his hunger out of his head.
Never record a podcast on an empty stomach.
Ian and Jessica talk with Albert about the state of dating and intimacy
• Alberts book - amzn.eu/d/fOE3Vhz
• Albert's book launch in Cambridge - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launch-move-slow-and-upgrade-tickets-1978382546453
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A podcast exploring modern relationships, intimacy, loneliness and love.
In an era of hyper connectivity, why does it feel like we've never been further apart?
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This show centers on how modern relationships, intimacy, and love are reshaped by technology, culture, and social forces. Across recent episodes, conversations orbit AI companions and AI-mediated dating, privacy and data practices in dating apps, and the social dynamics that influence romance in the digital era. Hosts push for ethical considerations, transparency, and the human stakes behind algorithms, surveillance, and platform ecosystems, while weaving in cultural analysis from media, tradition, and global perspectives. A consistent thread is the tension between innovation and connection, asking how to sustain genuine intimacy amid pervasive tech, data collection, and societal change. A notable strength is mixing scholarly perspectives w... more
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