Sex and A.I. - the future of intimacy

Would you have sex with a robot?  It’s not an outlandish question – at least not to a growing number of people who are interested in high tech intimacy.   According to philosopher Neil McArthur, millions of people around the world are already having relationships – and not just with robots – but with chatbots and other forms of A.I.   And AI is rapidly evolving and becoming more and more sophisticated and human-like in its thinking.    So could our deepest and most meaningful relationships be with A.I. partners?  What would this mean for the future of human relationships?  Will we still need each other?Info on Guest:Neil McArthur is a Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics at the University of Manitoba:   https://umanitoba.ca/arts/neil-mcarthurCheck out his website for articles, interviews and his blog:  https://neilmcarthur.com/Add’l Info: We’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.  You’ll keep up to date on all our fascinating topics.  Thanks for listening!  We’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.  Support the CRAM Podcast!Research shapes our lives, yet so much of it doesn’t reach the public. CRAM bridges the gap, bringing groundbreaking Canadian research to everyone. To keep this important work going, we need your support.CRAM is a registered charity, and Canadian donors will receive a tax receipt. Help us share the research that matters and donate using the link below. Thank you!https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/124993