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

TED Radio Hour

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Reflect on Your Emotions, Don't Lose Yourself

Engaging deeply with an avatar that resembles a lost loved one can blur the lines between reality and fantasy, making it challenging to seek comfort from it. It’s crucial to use this interaction as a tool for self-reflection on personal feelings and responses. Being aware of one's emotional and physical reactions to these avatars is vital, as they can evoke both healing and potentially harmful feelings. One should recognize the risk of these digital representations tapping into vulnerabilities and be prepared to disengage if it becomes detrimental.

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