Big Ideas What would a feminist utopia look like?
Jul 3, 2025
In this thought-provoking discussion, Kate Devlin, a leading professor of AI and author, teams up with Chine McDonald, an acclaimed author and director at Theos. They dive into the vision of a feminist utopia that redefines work, parenting, and technology. The duo explores emotional bonds with AI companions, critiques the tech industry's gender biases, and examines Gen Z's growing interest in religion post-pandemic. They challenge traditional gender roles, advocating for nurturing behaviors while addressing the environmental cost of AI. Envisioning genuine community, they emphasize the importance of real-world human connections.
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Emotional Bonds with AI
- People form genuine emotional bonds with AI companions and sex robots.
- Online communities around these tech help individuals rehearse social skills and find hope.
Tech Mirrors Its Creators
- Technology reflects the biases of its predominantly male, Western creators.
- This leads to products that can alienate half their user base, like missing menstrual tracking at launch.
Personal Experiences Shape Research
- Kate Devlin's experience with polyamory and bipolar shaped her perspective on relationships and research.
- She believes emotional elements are crucial in technological interactions and human connection.
