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Esther Perel on Artificial Intimacy

Your Undivided Attention

The Impact of Predictive Technologies and AI on Human Relationships

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The increased reliance on predictive technologies and AI is creating a sense of assisted living prematurely, where technology dictates choices and decisions. This reliance, although expected to promote confidence and ease by neutralizing the unpredictable, actually leads to increased anxiety, self-doubt, and a constant search for more. The erasure of the unknown by technology results in individuals feeling less certain, anxious, and filled with self-doubt, as they are deprived of engaging with the unpredictability of life. Furthermore, digitally facilitated connections through technology are lowering expectations and competence in human intimacy, which makes individuals less capable of handling challenging relationships. These connections foster discomfort avoidance, which hampers individuals' growth in dealing with life's complexities and delays gratification. The lack of maturity is reflected in the avoidance of ambivalence and contradictory feelings in relationships, hindering psychological development and the ability to navigate complex emotional states.

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