It all depends on if the person in question is capable of learning the reciprocity necessary for a real relationship (in which case, the virtual SO is going to keep them stunted) or if the person is so insufferable that they're a lost cause and should just be removed from the dating pool forever
As long as you realize you're essentially talking to a mirror, that's okay. If you start to get investrd emotionally, that's where the troubles begin. (I.e., immediately.)
Yeah, but it's like hugging a plushie. There's no-one really there but yourself. Realizing that you are actually drawing from within may help you recover.
wobblecopterrrr
just txt me, I'll reply, and leave you just as satisfied as a fake one...
Blake242
They trying to sell AIfus now?!
Hekatombe
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Shpadoinkleman
Yeah, it sure is horrible that new tools are being developed to help people.
hushpuppyextraordinaire
Is it another monthly subscription charge? Because I want another subscription.
Lurker55684
They're monetizing loneliness.
69thStPepper
That's fine, but baking attachment issues into your healthy socialization prevention device is actively cruel
Elliotblet
Why not, Black Mirror was pretty popular.
TheBunnyPants
They literally had a whole episode about this specifically.
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miserycones
It all depends on if the person in question is capable of learning the reciprocity necessary for a real relationship (in which case, the virtual SO is going to keep them stunted) or if the person is so insufferable that they're a lost cause and should just be removed from the dating pool forever
TheHuntedSnark
As long as you realize you're essentially talking to a mirror, that's okay. If you start to get investrd emotionally, that's where the troubles begin. (I.e., immediately.)
Check Joseph Weitenbaum's experiences with Eliza for more on this. A quick primer: https://newrepublic.com/article/181189/inventor-chatbot-tried-warn-us-ai-joseph-weizenbaum-computer-power-human-reason
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TheHuntedSnark
Yeah, but it's like hugging a plushie. There's no-one really there but yourself. Realizing that you are actually drawing from within may help you recover.
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TheHuntedSnark
Oh, I am not judging. I just think that self-awareness is good for the psyche, whereas delusions are dangerous.
(I believe that current events support my argument.)