The Breakup Monologues: Artificial Intimacy?

26 October, 7:00 pm

1 hour 15 minutesPWYD

Podcast Recording & Live Event

The Breakup Monologues: Artificial Intimacy?

Monday 26 October 2026

Rosie Wilby returns for the next chapter of relationship psychology. Dubbed “the queen of breakups” on BBC Radio 4, Rosie is known for her comedic reflections on the human condition. In this podcast recording of The Breakup Monologues, expect humour, heartache and of course science. Grab a drink and join guest Dr Agnieszka Piotrowska, author of AI Intimacy and Psychoanalysis, to discuss love and heartbreak in the age of ChatGPT, Claude and others, and what interacting with AI can teach us about real relationships and ourselves.

This is a double-bill of events that explore trust, truth and versions of reality.

Ticketing: Pay What You Decide (PWYD)

Event format: PODCAST RECORDING & LIVE EVENT

Event duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Age: Teenage, Adult

Event start: 7pm

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