TED Talks Daily The poetry of family | Duncan Keegan (Kelly Corrigan takeover)
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May 10, 2025 
Duncan Keegan, a Dublin-based writer, opens up about the power of family and connection in the face of loss. He shares his poignant eulogy for his son, blending heartfelt reflections with the role of technology in parenting. The discussion navigates the emotional complexities of human relationships versus artificial intelligence, emphasizing the profound bonds that unite us through grief. Keegan celebrates storytelling as a means to cope and connect, showing that even amid tragedy, love and shared experiences remain our greatest strengths.
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AI Companions Can't Replace Humans
- AI companions will never replace the unique, loving, and mortal nature of human relationships.
- The assumption that AI can develop consciousness like humans is flawed and overlooks the soul's mystery.
Irish Poetry Links Knowledge and Fate
- Irish culture deeply values poetry as a form of uncommon knowledge and profound understanding.
- Words carry layered meaning, connecting fate, art, and science in intimate family moments.
Family Grief Story
- Duncan Keegan shares the heartbreaking story of losing his five-year-old son Rory and how his daughter Niamh said goodbye to her brother.
- He illustrates the profound human experience of grief and intimate family bonds during loss.