Be Right Back is a story of love,  grief … and artificial intelligence. After Martha loses her husband, Ash, she begins the difficult process of mourning. That is, until she is interrupted by the arrival of an artificial "Ash". Martha's love is renewed, but she soon grows disenchanted, even angry. Why? Is it because the robot is an imperfect imitation of her husband (culled from his electronic traces)? Is it because the robot is too submissive? Or is it, finally, because it's a robot -- determined rather than free? Simon DeDeo and Patrick Lee Miller discuss and debate the possibilities, ranging widely, but touching especially on the paradoxes of love and self-reflection.

Guest: Simon DeDeo (@SimonDeDeo) https://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/sds/people/faculty/simon-dedeo.html