
Rena Malik, MD Podcast Moment: Can You Really Love a Machine? The New Psychology of Digital Attachment ft. Dr. Ken Hanson
In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik explores the future of intimacy and the rise of sex robots and AI companions with Dr. Kenneth Hanson. Together, they discuss the ethical dilemmas surrounding technology-driven relationships, the challenges of marketing and privacy, and the impact of AI intimacy on mental health and human connection. Listeners will gain insights into the complex intersections of technology, loneliness, and the evolving nature of romantic relationships.
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▶️Chapters:
00:00 - Online Doll Owner Communities
00:57 - Advice to Young Potential Buyers
01:30 - Navigating Heartbreak Beyond Technology
02:29 - Ethical Marketing by Companies
03:34 - Industry's Ethical Concerns
04:15 - Accessibility of AI Companions
05:18 - The Replica AI App Case
08:19 - Risks of AI Intimacy
09:36 - Perception of AI Personhood
12:02 - Deepfakes and Consent Issues
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.
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