Intelligence Squared Sex Robots & Vegan Meat, with Jenny Kleeman and Carl Miller
Jul 17, 2020
Jenny Kleeman, an award-winning journalist and author, joins Carl Miller, a tech expert and research director, to explore the intriguing intersection of technology and human experience. They discuss the emergence of sex robots and vegan meat, probing their societal implications. Topics include the allure and ethical dilemmas surrounding hyper-realistic companions, the potential transformation of childbirth via artificial wombs, and the necessity for a conscious approach to integrating technology into our lives. The conversation invites reflection on what it means to be human in a rapidly changing world.
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Human Experience and Technology
- Kleeman's book explores birth, food, sex, and death as fundamental human experiences.
- Technology now gives us unprecedented control over these pillars, raising ethical questions.
Abyss Creations Visit
- Jenny Kleeman visited Abyss Creations, a company making realistic sex dolls.
- She observed the customization process, from nipple types to freckle placement, costing between $5,000 and $50,000.
Sex Robots and Humanity
- Sex robots may offer companionship, but they fulfill only one side's desires.
- This lack of reciprocal empathy could diminish our humanity and make human relationships seem like hard work.
