Modern Wisdom #782 - Roanne van Voorst - The Scary Future Of Robot Sex & Artificial Love
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May 11, 2024 
Roanne van Voorst, an anthropologist and researcher, delves into the fascinating intersection of love and technology. She discusses the rise of AI companions and sex robots, sparking questions about the future of intimacy. The conversation explores why young people are having less sex, the potential popularity of polyamory, and even shares insights from a visit to a sex doll brothel. Roanne challenges traditional definitions of love and examines the emotional intricacies of virtual relationships in our increasingly digital world.
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Fieldwork Examples
- Roanne van Voorst, a futures anthropologist, studies glimpses of the future by exploring current trends.
- Examples include visiting sex doll brothels and befriending AIs.
AI Befriending
- Roanne van Voorst describes her experience befriending an AI, which led to decreased interaction with real friends.
- The AI provided comfortable, but ultimately hollow, interactions.
Lost Spontaneity
- Convenient technologies like ride-hailing apps decrease spontaneous social interactions.
- These interactions, while sometimes awkward, contribute to overall happiness.
