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Esther Perel on New AI - Artificial Intimacy

Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

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Transition from Certainty to Freedom and Uncertainty

In traditional societies, religion and social hierarchies provide clear authority and set answers to fundamental questions related to understanding the unknown, suffering, and evil. This model offers certainty but limits personal freedom. In contrast, in Western societies, individuals are expected to find their own answers to these questions, leading to increased personal expression but also generating doubt and uncertainty. While the freedom to create multiple stories and truths is valued, it also results in heightened anxiety and isolation.

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