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Towards AI

Thirteen Surprising Facts About Artificial Intimacy

Some surprising ways AI is hijacking our emotional lives

5 min readApr 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?

8 min readOct 1, 2020

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Deep Learning and the End of Social Science

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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…

5 min readFeb 21, 2023

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

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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.

3 min readSep 23, 2021

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Where to Pitch Your Nonfiction

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Predict

The Power of Robotic Touch

A simple experiment exposes a world of implications

4 min readMay 27, 2021

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The Power of Robotic Touch

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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…

6 min readMay 2, 2021

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We Have Entered the Age of Artificial Intimacy

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Great article, Nir.

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

1 min readApr 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

3 min readApr 7, 2021

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

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ILLUMINATION-Curated

In Defense of Both Sex and Gender

They defy clean distinction but remain worth distinguishing

12 min readMar 31, 2021

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In Defense of Both Sex and Gender

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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

6 min readMar 11, 2021

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What Science Students Need to Know About Writing

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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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