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Thirteen Surprising Facts About Artificial Intimacy

Some surprising ways AI is hijacking our emotional lives

Apr 22, 2021

Thirteen Surprising Facts About Artificial Intimacy

Apr 22, 2021

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Towards Data Science

Deep Learning and the End of Social Science

What happens when computers know people better than they know themselves?

Oct 1, 2020

Deep Learning and the End of Social Science

Oct 1, 2020

I tried the Replika AI companion and can see why users are falling hard.

The warm light of friendship, intimacy and romantic love illuminates the best aspects of being human — while also casting a deep shadow of…

Feb 21, 2023

I tried the Replika AI companion and can see why users are falling hard.

Feb 21, 2023

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ILLUMINATION

Where to Pitch Your Nonfiction

A list of pitch instructions I made while pitching my articles. Looking to grow this with your suggestions.

Sep 23, 2021

Where to Pitch Your Nonfiction

Sep 23, 2021

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Predict

The Power of Robotic Touch

A simple experiment exposes a world of implications

May 27, 2021

The Power of Robotic Touch

May 27, 2021

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ILLUMINATION

We Have Entered the Age of Artificial Intimacy

Sex bots, virtual friends, VR lovers: tech is changing the way we interact, and not always for the…

May 2, 2021

We Have Entered the Age of Artificial Intimacy

May 2, 2021

Great article, Nir.

BTW: I'm Indestractible. At least, I'm a fan of your book, which I listened to on my long runs.

Apr 23, 2021

Apr 23, 2021

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ILLUMINATION

Quick Guide on When to Use ‘Sex’ or ‘Gender’

If you're not up for the 12 minute read, here are the highlights

Apr 7, 2021

Quick Guide on When to Use ‘Sex’ or ‘Gender’

Apr 7, 2021

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Curated Newsletters

In Defense of Both Sex and Gender

They defy clean distinction but remain worth distinguishing

Mar 31, 2021

In Defense of Both Sex and Gender

Mar 31, 2021

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Age of Awareness

What Science Students Need to Know About Writing

One 2-hour session with a class focusses the mind

Mar 11, 2021

What Science Students Need to Know About Writing

Mar 11, 2021

Rob Brooks

Rob Brooks

Professor. Studies links between evolution, culture, econ & tech. New book: Artificial Intimacy: Digital Lovers, Virtual Friends & Algorithmic Matchmakers.

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