Why do we talk to chatbots like they’re people? In this episode, Elif Baser sits down with
returning guest Ada Öztürkmen to unpack the psychology behind anthropomorphizing
AI. From social robots in nursing homes to emotionally responsive assistants, we
explore how human brains are wired to see minds—even in machines.
Ada brings in insights from global research labs, real-world UX design, and cultural
psychology to explain why anthropomorphism is powerful, useful, and sometimes risky.
Whether you're a developer, student, or tech enthusiast, this episode will change the way
you think about digital assistants—and yourself.