Living Well with Technology. In this episode of the Human Pulse Podcast, hosts Fabrice Neuman and Anne Trager discuss the transformative effects of meditation on personal habits and routines, delve into the fictional world of The Murderbot Diaries, and examine the complexities of human interaction with AI constructs. The conversation touches on themes of belonging, trust in technology versus trust in humans, and the implications of advanced robotics in our lives. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and broader societal observations, the hosts encourage listeners to reflect on their relationship with technology and the importance of human connection.

Keywords

meditation, technology, AI, human interaction, belonging, trust, robots, science fiction, mindfulness, emotional connection

Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(00:27) Follow-up

(04:04) Exploring Fiction and Human-AI Interaction

(09:34) The Complexity of Belonging

(14:45) Did an AI led to the suicide of a teenager?

(16:11) Trusting Technology vs. Trusting Humans

(23:10) Should all robots be human-shaped?

(24:45) Conclusion

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