Is AI going to take over our love lives? with Olga Koch

In this episode Hannah is joined by comedian Olga Koch, as they discuss how technology has changed the way we date, and what AI could mean for our love lives in the future. Olga shares her experience of studying computer science and why we see ‘not being like other girls’ as a compliment. She also reveals why she got banned from OK Cupid, and what her top three dating tips are. Finally, Hannah and Olga talk about how living in the ‘digital now’ means relationships move at a faster pace, and whether this makes it more difficult to date.

Read the episode transcript here!

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What we chat about…

  • Should we treat relationships like computers?

  • Madonna/ Whore Complex and the ‘Cool Girl’ dynamic

  • Olga’s experience of being ‘not like other girls’ and why we see this as an accomplishment

  • What studying computer science ‘as a woman’ was like

  • Why are emotions and technology so intertwined?

  • The digital now and how it’s affected our relationships

  • Olga’s experience of moving from Russia to England, and her change in social views

  • Dating Apps - love or hate?

  • Pick up artistry

  • Why did Olga get banned from OK Cupid?

  • What could the future of dating look like?

  • Olga and Hannah’s tips for being a good dater

  • Vanessa Hudgens Christmas films

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MORE ABOUT OLGA KOCH

Olga is a comedian who has appeared on Mock The Week, The Blame Game, BBC Arts Hour, and she was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Awards in 2018. Olga also has a background in computer programming, with her current show If/Then being about dating and technology.

Find out more about Olga on her website, Twitter and Instagram.

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