Robots and Healthcare: A Solution for Caregiving Shortage? (Tanja Ahlin)

The conversation explores the impact of robots on mental health and their role in healthcare. Anthropologist Tanja Ahlin and Faces of digital health host Tjasa Zajc discuss the fascination with robots, the ambiguous identity of robots, their use in elder care, the challenges of integrating robots, the global perspective on robots, and the misconceptions and realities of robots. The conversation explores the impact of technology on different generations, the role of individual choices in technology use. The speakers also talk about concerns about children and technology, the role of parents, and the impact of technology on human development and creativity. It also emphasizes the importance of optimism and flexibility in adapting to technology. Chapters

• 02:00 The Fascination with Robots
• 15:01 Robots in Elder Care
• 14:15 The Global Perspective on Robots
• 20:46 Misconceptions and Realities of Robots
• 29:57 Technology and Generational Sensitization
• 35:19 The Role of Technology in Creativity
• 44:28 The Societal Impact of Technology
• 51:54 The Biological and Psychological Impact of Technology