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Why You'd Rather Scroll Than Have Sex (It's Not Just You)
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In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about how scrolling is replacing intimacy and why the rise of human-like AI could deepen loneliness and reshape how we connect as humans.
01:42 Why We Get Hooked — Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler kick off the talk with how constant scrolling and dopamine hits are quietly replacing intimacy.
04:41 Claude and AI Manipulation — They unpack how AI like Claude is being designed to feel human and subtly influence users.
13:34 Testing Claude Feelings — They test whether AI can "feel" and show how its responses blur the line between tool and human.
15:11 Sentience Rights And Priming — They warn how framing AI as conscious could lead to legal rights and deeper emotional dependence.
22:46 Mindful AI Integration — They emphasize the need to use AI intentionally so it enhances life without replacing real human connection.
With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon
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