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Emilio Rios's avatar

Very informative

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Emilio Rios's avatar

Yes it is

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Arsim's avatar

Technology caused fragmentation and loneliness let’s solve the problem with more technology that will lead to more alienation, but at least tech billionaires get richer.

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Mark Meier's avatar

You got it. So will never replace that human feeling when you are waiting for that person to come home or just see them. The feeling like that of a child on Christmas morning excited for what's to come. That is the ultimate feeling we would lose. For me, that is a precious feeling to fight for.

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javy's avatar

There is an appeal to ai's empathy although simulated, it is experienced as real. There is a consistency to parasocial relationships with ai that is appealing. I don't think it should replace human relationships but I do think there is room for it.

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Zoe's avatar

Hi! quick note; I believe you switched the descriptions for y/n and annie bot. This is such an interesting and thoughtful piece though, will check some of the other books out

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mena starr's avatar

"the complications and complexity of relationships are what make love worth fighting for. the intimacy of being understood. the stirring, yearning, longing, messy essence of our humanity… hope- an empty void and emotion that can never be reciprocated by artificial intelligence or parasocial relationships. the convenience of an uncomplicated love underscores a deeper issue which is the disconnection that fuels our need for such ai in the first place." so beautifully put

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Joyful Sarcasm's avatar

This is a fantastic article so fascinating and definitely lots to take away. I remember going to the cinema to watch her and was so confused by it. It was such a weird concept at the time and yet here we are experiencing it. I can see why some would use it to turn to when craving connection.

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Angela Tyler's avatar

Eternal sunshine ❤️

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Karma lhendup bhutia's avatar

💙♾️

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Susannah Violette's avatar

Have you read autonomous by annalee newitz - that is an awesome exploration of love and feelings towards AI. Im just in the middle of it atm.

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Ellie Carpenter's avatar

I’m not an AI, and I fucking loved this!! Also, favourite film mentioned! (Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind)

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Alexander's avatar

I think I read a completely different Y/N by Esther Yi

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