Is a Machine Capable of Persuasion?

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Project debater made no attempt to cover up her true self. It was nevera trying to pretend to be human. As humans, we have such a strong me to socially belong and connect with others. I think people are more persuaded by other humans because they have the sneed. So like sometimes you would say yes to that camping trip, even though you hate everything about it, because you love your friend ri. And a machine just doesn't have that factor for us.

This episode, featuring Andy Luttrell of the Opinion Science Podcast, is all about a machine, built by IBM, that can debate human beings on any issue, which leads to the question: is persuasion, with language, using arguments, and the ability to alter another person’s attitudes, beliefs, values, opinions, and behavior a uniquely human phenomenon, or could you be persuaded to change your mind by an artificial intelligence designed to do just that? If so, what does that say about opinions, our arguments, and in the end, our minds?

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