This is a preview of a bonus episode. Listen to the full episode on Patreon at www.patreon.com/10kpostspodcast.

We’re joined by Magdalene Taylor to talk about the new versions of “AI” wives and girlfriends, and what their growing popularity suggests about the way digital culture has changed the way we think about intimacy. Magdalene tells us about the different kinds of AI partners available on the market, who their target customers are, and why she thinks that, despite what tech guys may believe, they won’t replace real world desire.

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PALESTINE AID LINKS

https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-help/emergencies/gaza-israel-conflict

Please do make your voice heard in other ways about this. Showing up at protest marches and writing letters to elected MPs are useful acts of solidarity. Please encourage your elected representatives to support calls for a ceasefire, while still bearing in mind a ceasefire represents the bare minimum.

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PHOEBE ALERT

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Ten Thousand Posts is a show about how everything is posting. It's hosted by Hussein (@HKesvani), Phoebe (@PRHRoy) and produced by Devon (@Devon_onEarth).