Heather Parry, "Electric Dreams: Sex Robots and Failed Promises of Capitalism" (404 Ink, 2024)
New Books in Critical Theory
Critique of Neoliberal Influence on Perception of Sex Robots
The chapter scrutinizes the impact of neoliberalism on the development of sex robots, critiquing the uncritical acceptance of wealthy influencers' statements and the media's portrayal of tech entrepreneurs like Elon Musk. It also explores society's preference for comforting fictions over challenging truths about the future and the allure of narratives that uphold the status quo.
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