041 Futurist Joel Comm on AI, Metaverse, and the Future of Sex Tech

APPLY FOR A FREE 45-minute Intimacy Insight Session with Heather to learn the top 3 things you need to work on to get the sex life you want → https://calendly.com/hshann1/insight IN THIS EPISODE OF ASK A SEX THERAPIST . . . We dive into the fascinating intersection of AI, the metaverse, and the future of sex tech. Heather shares her intrigue with artificial intelligence and how it has the potential to distort our perception of self and reality.Joel Comm joins Heather to add a futurist and technology perspective to what relationships and sex may look like in the upcoming years. Joel is a New York Times best-selling author with 14 multiple books under his belt. He is also the host of three podcasts, including The Bad AI Show, The Bad Crypto Podcast and The Nifty Show. He is an expert on cryptocurrency and the metaverse.In this episode, Heather and Joel discuss the growing concern of voice manipulation and the potential risks it poses. They highlight how scammers can use AI technology to deceive individuals, by faking voices to mimic loved ones and what you can do to make sure you don’t get fooled by deep fake technology.But it's not all doom and gloom. Heather and Joel also explore the exciting possibilities that AI brings to the realm of sex tech. They delve into OpenAI's groundbreaking model, Chat GPT and discuss how AI technology can be harnessed by sex tech companies like Replika, to simulate human intimacy and intimate experiences. They touch on the advancement of sex robots and the potential for wearable technology that can provide pleasurable sensations. Additionally, Heather and Joel explore the role of virtual reality (VR) in connecting with others. They highlight how VR allows for immersive experiences and real-time interactions through apps like Alt Space and VR chat. Though it may not replicate physical presence entirely, VR provides a new and improved way to connect in a long-distance relationship.Join us on this thought-provoking episode as Heather and Joel explore the potential and implications of AI, the metaverse, and the future of sex tech.TIME STAMPS[00:00:02] AI and technology's impact on relationships.[00:07:49] Proton mail offers secure suite of tools. Brave browser for privacy.[00:10:33] AI model scours internet, creates understanding.[00:16:32] Impressive image generatora like Midjourney can mimic any style.[00:18:46] Finding the clitoris: A Dr. Seuss-style poem.[00:21:13] AI replicating voices raises ethical concerns.[00:34:37] Advancing technology brings lighter, non-VR headsets.[00:39:02] VR allows for virtual connection and interaction.[00:41:50] Advancements in sex toy technology and intimacy.[00:44:06] Degrees of intimacy with oneself vary.[00:46:46] Experienced online business veteran available for contact.EPISODE LINKSLET’S CONNECT! FIND HEATHER HERE ⤵️:Heather’s Website - https://HeatherShannon.co Heather’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/AskASexTherapist Heather’s YouTube - Check out the video version of this podcast & more! - https://www.youtube.com/@AskASexCoach  FIND JOEL COMM HERE:Joel’s Website - https://joelcomm.com/The Bad Crypto Podcast - https://badcryptopodcast.com/The Nifty Show - https://theniftyshow.com/The Bad AI Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bad-ai-show/id1675724921SIMILARLY AWESOME EPISODES:Liked the episode? Here’s a few more episodes of Ask A Sex Therapist that you'll enjoy:Episode 37 - Ever-changing gender roles with dating coach, Evan Marc Katz - https://pod.fo/e/19162bEpisode 13 - Is monogamy realistic? https://pod.fo/e/166e5e RATE & REVIEW US!Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here. https://podfollow.com/AskASexTherapist This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp