“I feel as though the temptation for substitution, and particularly in a society where we are turning away from each other. We’re closing down programs that could bring people together… The danger that we use these things as a substitute is really what I found in my interview work.”

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Sherry Turkle: “I’m arguing that we are seduced by something, & we want something that is bad for us, particularly if you’re a child… when you have a conversation that you find enjoyable with an object that really is not there as a caring object, you’re entering a shell game of illusions & mirrors”

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On the harms of these chatbots: “But really, given that we learn about our vulnerability, and given the power of the corporations and the platforms that are building these friends, what is the endgame? That you’re going to sit around with these seductive fake people instead of making friends?”

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Having been studying it a lot this year, I would like to respectfully and facetiously suggest renaming Lake Merritt as Tidal Basin Merritt. It ain't no Lake. It is salty and tidal af. There are frickin bat rays in there.

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I love his power stance at the beginning. Like a character select screen in STREET FIGHTER.

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