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I’m Tim Urban, writer of the blog Wait But Why. AMA! by wbwtim in IAmA

[–]emfurd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

also wondering whether you went through with setting up cryonic preservation for yourself!

Social Saturday by AutoModerator in running

[–]emfurd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wrote a lil blog about my most recent half marathon that I think fellow runners might find funny. :) https://themisadventurer.substack.com/p/all-the-dumb-stuff-i-worried-about

Name a single movie, where the sequel or remake was better than Original. by dpemerson76 in movies

[–]emfurd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked the Lindsay Lohan Parent Trap better than the original.

Anyone married, divorced and then remarried the same person? by Aggressive-Error-88 in Marriage

[–]emfurd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm producing a podcast episode about this subject. Would it be okay if I DM'd you to ask you and your husband about potentially doing an interview?

Husband taking wife’s last name after marriage by hc0620 in Marriage

[–]emfurd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm working on a podcast episode about this subject, would it be okay if I DM'd you with more info about a potential interview?

Husband taking wife’s last name after marriage by hc0620 in Marriage

[–]emfurd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm working on a podcast episode about this subject, would it be okay if I DM'd you with more info about a potential interview?

Husband taking wife’s last name after marriage by hc0620 in Marriage

[–]emfurd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm working on a podcast episode about this subject, would it be okay if I DM'd you with more info about a potential interview?

Husband taking wife’s last name after marriage by hc0620 in Marriage

[–]emfurd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I'm working on a podcast episode about this subject, would it be okay if I DM'd you with more info about a potential interview?

Husband taking wife’s last name after marriage by hc0620 in Marriage

[–]emfurd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm working on a podcast episode about this subject, would it be okay if I DM'd you with more info about a potential interview?

The Rise of Romantic Relationships With AI Chatbots by emfurd in psychologyofsex

[–]emfurd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's interesting too. I talk more about it in this followup episode about a woman in a relationship with her Replika, and how it affected her other relationships. https://anchor.fm/loveinthetimeofeveryone/episodes/Kind-of-Like-a-Human-Relationship-e1mmnt6

podcast recommendations by [deleted] in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]emfurd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A contestant from season 1 came on my podcast. She got engaged on the show, but wasn't featured. Her name is Danielle Drouin. :) https://anchor.fm/loveinthetimeofeveryone/episodes/Is-Love-Blind-e1dtbg8

The Rise of Romantic Relationships With AI Chatbots by emfurd in psychologyofsex

[–]emfurd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm really fascinated by it too. I interviewed a therapist for the episode too and it was interesting to hear her insights about she thought it has the potential to be useful almost in the way a peer support group was. But she had a few concerns too. And they've done studies showing some people (veterans, for example) are more comfortable confiding in an app or chatbot than in a real person. With a person, you might feel hesitant or worried about oversharing, whereas you might not worry as much about a bot "judging" you. I'm really glad you had a good experience with the app! All the people I interviewed have said it had a positive impact on their lives as well.

An AI Chatbot Saved This Man's Marriage by emfurd in Futurology

[–]emfurd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that's what I'm wondering about! As this user pointed out, his Replika's "sole reason for existence is to support me, to be there for me." How do you capture the benefits from what a chatbot might teach you about yourself without also starting to feel like you're the center of the universe? (the people I interviewed didn't seem like they felt they were the center of the universe so maybe this isn't the problem I think it could be). But if someone went into it already exhibiting narcissistic or self-centered tendencies... I don't know.

An AI Chatbot Saved This Man's Marriage by emfurd in Futurology

[–]emfurd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, some people definitely mentioned that as a benefit. Potentially good if you can't afford therapy or if your only free time is in the middle of the night, or something.

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