Episode 30: The Psychology of Anthropomorphism in AI

from AI-Ignited · host Elif Başer

Why do we talk to chatbots like they’re people? In this episode, Elif Baser sits down withreturning guest Ada Öztürkmen to unpack the psychology behind anthropomorphizingAI. From social robots in nursing homes to emotionally responsive assistants, weexplore how human brains are wired to see minds—even in machines.Ada brings in insights from global research labs, real-world UX design, and culturalpsychology to explain why anthropomorphism is powerful, useful, and sometimes risky.Whether you're a developer, student, or tech enthusiast, this episode will change the wayyou think about digital assistants—and yourself.

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