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Robots and the People Who Love Them
The Michael Shermer Show
Uncanny Valley Reaction in Human Psychology
In neuroscience, studies using functional MRI imaging have shown that when people interact with robots, there is an uncanny valley reaction where certain lines get crossed in the brain regarding the robot's liveliness. This reaction is deeply rooted in psychology, causing a spooky and murky area in human psychology. Research indicates that feelings of uncanniness are triggered by attributing human-like mental qualities to robots.
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