About Me
Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. Fluent in nine languages, she helms a therapy practice in New York City and serves as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies around the world. Her celebrated TED Talks have garnered more than 40 million views and her bestselling books, Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, are global phenomena translated into more than 30 languages. Esther is also the host of the hit podcast Where Should We Begin?. Her latest project is Where Should We Begin? At Work a 100 question game that is designed to transform your work culture – one story and one relationship at a time. Learn more at EstherPerel.com or by following @EstherPerelOfficial on Instagram.
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The Algorithm of Affection: AI and the Future of Love
AI is actively shaping our connections, acting as an architect of potential relationships: algorithms curate our social feeds, recommend partners, and promise to optimize our search for love. This raises a fundamental shift: the attempt to reduce human connection to data points. The promise of AI-powered matchmaking exists, but can technology truly predict compatibility? Or does it increase isolation, diminish the spontaneity of connection, and ultimately sacrifice the essence of human intimacy?