Your Undivided Attention · The Center for Humane Technology, Tristan Harris, Daniel Barcay and Aza Raskin

People are Lonelier than Ever. Enter AI.

May 30, 2025·44 min·4 clips

Sherry Turkle explains how AI meets human vulnerability, turning loneliness into a profitable business with artificial intimacy.

This episode explores how AI is reshaping human relationships, featuring insights from MIT sociologist Sherry Turkle and Hinge CEO Justin McLeod. They discuss the rise of artificial intimacy, the design of pro-social technology, and the importance of preserving human inner life in the face of advancing AI companions.

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