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The Future of Dating is Weirder Than You Think

Far Out explores the future of science, technology, and culture and how these changes may affect humanity and life on Earth.

The Future of Dating is Weirder Than You Think

Season 1 Episode 10 | 10m 12s | CC

Tired of swiping? From AI companions like Replika to matchmaking services that use DNA to predict compatibility, scientific breakthroughs offer new and exciting paths to romance. How will these developments change the ways we fall in love? And what does that teach us about love itself? We’ll discuss the opinions of experts like Esther Perel as we explore the strange future of dating.

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