100. The Business of Love: How Companies Capitalize on Our Need for Human Connection

12/09/2024 24 min Episodio 100

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In this thought-provoking 100th episode of the Goddess of Technology podcast, we’re delving into the world of emotional economics – an industry built around your need for love, connection and validation. Let’s explore how companies developing dating apps, subscription-based platforms offering pornographic content and adult interactions, escort services and host and hostess packages, especially in Asian cultures, aim to capitalize on our human needs and desires – seeking to seduce us with a temporary, short-term escape from self-doubts and loneliness.Through the lens of psychological frameworks, we’re unpacking the reasons why we’re drawn to these services whilst discussing the potential risks they pose.Prior to diving in, I’d like to take the opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to you, loyal listener, for joining me on this incredible journey to our 100th episode! Your unwavering support, enriching feedback and words of encouragement have been the backbone of the Goddess of Technology podcast. You help shape from scratch and elevate the content I bring to you. Thank you for being with me, for sharing your insights, and for being such an integral part of our community. This milestone is as much mine as it is yours.Join me as I explore hands-on strategies for cultivating authentic self-confidence and genuine human connection – beyond the screens and subscription fees. Whether you're curious about the emotional marketplace or questioning your own participation in it, this episode offers a deep dive into the intricacies of human connection in the digital age.Tune in, goddess, and share your thoughts! What’s your personal take on the business of human connection? Let me know about your opinion and your potential experience, and let's navigate this complex emotional landscape together!Music: 'Bummin on Tremelo' by Kevin MacLeod – CC BY 3.0 (incompetech.com)