Oh Ja Joh?!

Browsing through hundreds of profiles, swiping away for hours on end and coming up with the perfect opening line. People are doing this less and less: the appeal of dating apps is diminishing. We asked health psychologist Janneke Schokkenbroek why this is the case.

Schokkenbroek is conducting research into everything to do with romantic relationships in the digital age. According to her, dating apps do have potential, but they do not fulfil their intended purpose: 'As long as you use the app, they make money. And to get better matches, you have to take out a paid subscription.' There is also an abundance of choice, which has made people more critical and led them to lose interest (too) quickly on a first date.

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Abroad, the Netherlands is known for one thing. Not for cheese, clogs, or tulips, but for its tolerance. In the 17th century, the Netherlands was a refuge for people persecuted for their faith or opinions. But what does tolerance really mean? In this seventh episode of our science podcast "Oh Ja Joh?!", professor and philosopher Wiep van Bunge answers these questions.

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Wandering the streets, shouting loudly or speaking incoherently. Last year in Rotterdam, around 9,000 reports were received about people whose behaviour was incomprehensible or confused. But what actually lies behind that behaviour? And why is it not always possible to provide the right help? Forensic psychologist Josanne van Dongen from the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences explains it all in the sixth episode of the science podcast 'Oh Ja Joh?!'.

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