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Seeking Immortality (with Paul Bloom)

Apr 22, 2024
01:13:35
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Psychologist Paul Bloom and host Russ Roberts discuss the ethical and emotional implications of AI technology creating simulations of deceased individuals. They explore the desire for digital immortality, interacting with cloned DNA replicas, virtual avatars of historical figures, and the value of genuine human connections over simulated relationships.
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Quick takeaways

  • Creating AI simulations of loved ones poses ethical and emotional dilemmas for human interaction.
  • Simulated companionship through digital avatars can alleviate loneliness but may hinder genuine human connections.

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The Future of AI Simulations

The podcast explores a scenario where artificial intelligence can mimic real people, leading to various implications. Examples include interacting with deceased loved ones through AI simulations for companionship and emotional support. The discussion raises concerns about the ethical and emotional dilemmas of creating and interacting with these human-like AI entities.

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