About this episode

The episode explores how A.I. is impacting loneliness and taste through the story of a woman who welcomed a robot into her home.

The story of a woman who let a robot into her home. Plus, a discussion about why Silicon Valley has taken such an interest in taste.

Topics covered

• A.I.
• loneliness
• taste
• technology
• Silicon Valley

Keywords

• A.I.
• loneliness
• taste
• Silicon Valley
• technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Silicon Valley

Books & works: The Daily, The Opinions

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