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How our relationships are changing in the age of "artificial intimacy"

TED Radio Hour

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Technology Becomes Our Second Self

The emergence of early home computers profoundly affected personal and familial dynamics, revealing how individuals projected their identities onto machines, attributing them with personalities. This phenomenon led to a deep obsession, particularly among children and adults, highlighting technology's unique allure. Such insights challenged conventional views within the technological community, sparking discomfort among peers regarding the psychological shifts induced by interactive technology.

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