Best of YouTube: Online Dating & Technology Fatigue

In this episode of the Double Tap YouTube podcast, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined by special guest Fern Lulham to discuss online dating and the experience for blind and low vision people. The hosts and guest explore the evolution of online dating and the ways in which technology has impacted the dating landscape. They delve into the practicalities and challenges of blind people navigating the world of dating apps and websites, and the safety concerns that arise in the online dating space. The conversation transitions to a discussion about technology fatigue and the challenges blind and low vision people face in adopting new tech products, particularly in the context of Apple's new Vision Pro product. The hosts share their concerns about the resources allocated to developing products that are accessible to the blind community and question whether the potential benefits of new tech products outweigh the practical use and accessibility for blind and low vision users. The hosts express their apprehensions about the future of technology for blind and low vision individuals, particularly in the context of spatial computing and VR. They discuss their reservations about the focus on visual-centric products and the potential exclusion of blind and low vision users from the benefits of new technology. Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website --- Follow on: YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin   Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart   About Double Tap Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.   "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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