Part 2: Navigating AI – Artificial Intimacy

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Dr. Jessica Lamar and Dr. Rob discuss the implications of AI on human relationships and the potential dangers of forming connections with artificial companions.

Dr. Jessica Lamar and Dr. Rob continue their discussion about the impact of AI on human relationships, whether AI relationships count as betrayal, and the narcissistic truths of forming a relationship with an algorithm that disguises as the perfect partner who has no expectations of you. Cutting edge technology brings with it cutting edge dangers to human relationships, and Dr. Lamar has answers to the questions that many of us don’t yet know to ask. TAKEAWAYS: [1:30] The benefits of confessing all feelings to an AI companion. [2:58] Is an AI relationship narcissistic? [6:44] Does an AI relationship count as betrayal? [12:50] Relationships with AI, in their eyes, are relationships. [14:33] Key differences between men and women. [18:35] Bonding with an AI soulmate. [21:50] Guardrails for AI boundaries and sex. [25:40] Major concerns in this cutting edge realm. [34:33] The human aspect of therapy that AI can’t compete with. [37:10] An alarming look at the future of human relationships and AI. RESOURCES: Sex and Relationship Healing @RobWeissMSW Sex Addiction 101 Seeking Integrity Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment Partner Sexuality Survey Dr. Jessica Lamar Seeking Integrity…

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Host: Dr. Rob

Guest: Dr. Jessica Lamar

Topics covered

• AI relationships
• human intimacy
• betrayal
• narcissism
• technology and relationships
• therapy

Keywords

• AI
• relationships
• betrayal
• narcissism
• human connection
• therapy
• technology

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Organizations: Podfly Productions

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