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512. Anthropomorphizing in the Age of AI with Webb Keane

unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc

CHAPTER

The Ethics of Anthropomorphism

This chapter explores anthropomorphism across species and cultures, examining how humans project their thoughts onto animals and the implications for training and interaction. It addresses the ethical complexities of hunting practices and organ transplantation, highlighting cultural differences, particularly between the U.S. and Japan. The chapter also reflects on emotional connections with robots and objects, questioning societal attitudes towards life, death, and moral considerations.

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