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Curious Minds
Curious Minds
16 episodes
5 days ago
Unlock the wonders of science, technology, and curiosity—one story at a time. Curious Minds is for lifelong learners craving fun, fact-checked insights and practical wisdom. Each episode explores real-world questions, revealing how science and tech shape everything under the sky where innovation drives change. If you’ve ever wondered “why?” or “how?”, tune in for captivating stories that spark curiosity and fuel your next big idea. Don’t let silence mean surrender. “If you are not at the table, you are on the menu.” — Stay curious. Shape tomorrow.
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Unlock the wonders of science, technology, and curiosity—one story at a time. Curious Minds is for lifelong learners craving fun, fact-checked insights and practical wisdom. Each episode explores real-world questions, revealing how science and tech shape everything under the sky where innovation drives change. If you’ve ever wondered “why?” or “how?”, tune in for captivating stories that spark curiosity and fuel your next big idea. Don’t let silence mean surrender. “If you are not at the table, you are on the menu.” — Stay curious. Shape tomorrow.
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Curious Minds: Wait, Say That Again: Ghosting, Situationship… What Does That Even Mean? Digital-Age Dating in 2025
Curious Minds
10 minutes 33 seconds
1 month ago
Curious Minds: Wait, Say That Again: Ghosting, Situationship… What Does That Even Mean? Digital-Age Dating in 2025

Curious Minds is where big questions meet everyday curiosity—exploring how science, technology, and imagination shape our world. From kids to grandparents, everyone can find something to spark their mind here.

In this episode (Ep.10): Join host Neil as we decode the new vocabulary of modern love. From ghosting to situationships, breadcrumbing to love-bombing, today's dating world speaks a language all its own. We’ll dive into how our digital lives—swipes, stories, apps—have rewritten the rules of connection. With data from the latest reports and expert commentary, we'll explore why intimacy feels so confusing, how attention has become a currency, and what it might take to reclaim real connection in 2025. Includes fact-checked insights from sources such as the comprehensive glossary of modern relationship terms.

Disclaimer: This episode is crafted with the support of advanced AI tools to ensure clarity, smooth delivery, and an engaging listening experience. All information is drawn from credible, publicly available research, and any discussion of potential risks reflects the current understanding of subject-matter experts. This content is intended for educational and informational use only. It does not provide medical, legal, or policy advice, nor does it express political opinions or seek to influence any election. Listeners are encouraged to explore the referenced sources for further detail.

#DigitalRomance #Ghosting #Situationship #OnlineDating2025 #LoveBombing #Gaslighting #Breadcrumbing #AIcatfishing #DatingTrends #ModernLove #CuriousMindsPodcast

Sources

  • “25 Modern Relationship Terms That You Should Know.” Marriage.com. Updated July 4 2025. Available at: https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/modern-relationship-terms/
  • “Ghosting: Abandonment in the Digital Era.” MDPI Social Sciences, 2023. https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/4/1/4
  • “Eight in ten Americans ‘burnt out’ with dating apps: research.” New York Post, 21 Jun 2024. https://nypost.com/2024/06/21/lifestyle/eight-in-ten-americans-burnt-out-with-dating-apps-research/
  • “Survey: 78% of Gen Z report dating-app burnout.” Forbes Health, 25 Jul 2025. https://www.forbes.com/health/dating/dating-app-fatigue/
  • “Data reveals that Gen Z daters are most likely to talk boundaries.” OkCupid Blog, 12 May 2025. https://theblog.okcupid.com/data-reveals-that-gen-z-daters-are-most-likely-to-talk-boundaries-f0c636024444
  • “Hinge raises concern over burnout; tests ‘Your Turn Limits’ to fight ghosting.” Newsweek, 14 May 2024. https://www.newsweek.com/hinge-plan-tackle-dating-burnout-1932511
  • “Addicted to love: how dating apps ‘exploit’ their users.” The Guardian, 3 Nov 2024. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/nov/03/addicted-to-love-how-dating-apps-exploit-their-users
  • Cloudwards — “35+ Online Dating Statistics 2025: Facts, Trends and Insights.” 2025. https://www.cloudwards.net/online-dating-statistics/
  • “Understanding the emotional effects of ghosting in modern dating.” City News Montreal, 29 Oct 2024. https://montreal.citynews.ca/2024/10/29/understanding-the-emotional-effects-of-ghosting-in-modern-dating/
  • “Deepfake Influencer: Ukrainian YouTuber Slams AI Clones Selling Goods on Chinese Apps”, South China Morning Post, Feb 29 2024. https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3253247/deepfake-influencer-ukraine-slams-generators-ai-clones-which-turned-her-russian-sell-goods-chinese
  • “Celebrities Voice Concern Over Deepfake Misuse”, China Daily, May 21 2025. https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202505/21/WS68d0e00ca3108622abca21fa.html
  • “Virtual Employees, AI Influencers, and Synthetic Content: Legal Classification and International Perspectives”, IT & Media Law Journal, 2024. https://itmedialaw.com/en/virtual-employees-ai-influencers-and-synthetic-content-legal-classification-and-international-perspectives/





Curious Minds
Unlock the wonders of science, technology, and curiosity—one story at a time. Curious Minds is for lifelong learners craving fun, fact-checked insights and practical wisdom. Each episode explores real-world questions, revealing how science and tech shape everything under the sky where innovation drives change. If you’ve ever wondered “why?” or “how?”, tune in for captivating stories that spark curiosity and fuel your next big idea. Don’t let silence mean surrender. “If you are not at the table, you are on the menu.” — Stay curious. Shape tomorrow.