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Why we have an emotional connection to robots | Kate Darling

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Exploring Empathy and Ethical Implications in Human-Robot Interactions

This chapter delves into the emotional ties people form with robots, highlighting a workshop that revealed participants' hesitance to harm robot-like beings. It raises critical questions about the impact of robotic interactions on compassion and the potential desensitization to violence, urging a reflection on the ethical considerations involved.

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