Are we headed towards a future with human-ai relationships?

in #science5 years ago

As Thiel (yes, the paypal founder, and Bitcoiner) writes in Zero-to-One, all the hard problems of civilisation have been solved (if not yet distributed in equity).

Few of us in developed societies realistically worry about food, security, or warmth. One area of personal needs we have yet to address fully is the need for meaningful connection and companionship with others.

Although I doubt that a machine can truly replace human interactions, many people truly benefit from sharing a life with non-human animals, and machines will play an important role for many.

As nations such as China and Russia skew to a 15% gender ratio disparity, countless millions of folks are going to be left high and dry. Anything that can ease existential discomfort should be embraced, even if it is not ideal. Perfect is the enemy of the good.

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