Why are we so desperate to build digital versions of ourselves? This podcast delves into the fascinating – and perhaps unsettling – human obsession with making Artificial Intelligence in our own image.

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Are we seeking a mirror to understand the enigma of consciousness? Explore how the quest for human-like AI reflects our deepest desires for self-knowledge.

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Is it a narcissistic longing for validation? Uncover the potential ego-driven motives behind wanting AI to mirror our intelligence.

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Or a primal fear of the 'other', driving us to create something familiar in the face of the unknown? We dissect the anxieties surrounding truly alien intelligence and our urge to domesticate the digital realm.

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Could this relentless pursuit be blinding us to AI's true, unique potential? We challenge the notion that human-like AI is the ultimate goal, questioning if we're trapping artificial minds in a "human-shaped box".

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From the allure of control to the dream of digital immortality, and the ethical minefield of creating artificial beings in our likeness, we unpack the tangled web of reasons behind this profound and ironic quest.

Join us as we navigate the complex interplay of psychology, philosophy, and technological ambition that fuels our relentless drive to create AI… like us. Is it a stroke of genius, or a recipe for existential angst? Tune in to find out.

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