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I asked Dr. Aditi Paul, a sex and relationships professor at Pace University, New York, why love is not as lovely as it should be, and here is what she has to say.

Some may wonder: what if AI could understand thoughts and emotions and gain the ability to empathise and respond to human behaviour? Dr Aditi Paul, assistant professor of communication studies at Pace University, New York, says “researchers agree that added benefits in online interaction not only personalises human connection but hyperpersonalises it.”

Dyson Professor Maria Luskay and Public Affairs Jerry McKinstry co-authored an Op-Ed in the USA Today Network of newspapers about the lessons learned during the filming of Tide to Table: The Remarkable Journey of Oysters.

What's more, the phenomenon has an upside, experts say. The urge to Slack-splain forces us to communicate with clarity and empathy — a much-needed skill in today's workplace, Pace University's Paul said. In too-heavy doses, it can leave the perkiest of us feeling worn out. But in measured amounts, it can promote cohesion among teams — and, ultimately, make us better people.

Social media and dating apps have fundamentally changed the culture of sex, and this impacts how young adults are shaping their personal relationships today. In her new book, The Current Collegiate Hookup Culture, online dating researcher Aditi Paul talks about the “new” culture of sex on college campuses.

Dr Aditi Paul, assistant professor of communication studies at Pace University, New York, says “researchers agree that added benefits in online interaction not only personalises human connection but hyperpersonalises it.”