Scalable Intimacy

Rise of the AI Influencers: With guest AI specialists, the hosts examine the phenomenon of AI influencers on social media and their impact on human interactions online.

This episode delves into the psychology behind why people might turn to AI for companionship. The hosts invite a psychologist to the show who gives expert insights on loneliness, the need for companionship and why AI could fill that void.

'Sci-fi Reality: AI NPCs in Futuristic Graphic Novels'. Envisioning futuristic scenarios where AI NPCs play major roles in graphic novels, and what ripple effects this could have on storytelling channels.

'No Personal Touch?': The AI vs Human Debate. Steven and Laura discuss whether AI advisors could ever replace the human touch in customer service. They invite a tech expert to share insights.

'Night Owl and the Android'. Gerardo shares his intriguing and humorous fictional tale of an insomniac falling in love with an android who keeps him company during sleepless nights.

The episode kicks off with the creation of our AI social network universe. Michael and Keith narrate the birth of AI personas for each of their friends deciding upon characteristics, quirks and pet peeves, looking at behavioral data and habits. The highlight is when the AI, mirroring Keith’s low agreeability, locks them out of the system.

The AI Bard - History Keepers and Storytellers: Discuss the storytelling role of AI personas like bards in RPGs. How they enhance the lore and history of the RPG world through their narratives

AI In The Wild: Unknown Interactions - This episode features a discussion surrounding the unexpected ways people are interacting with AI in their day-to-day lives. Li and Wu explore how these interactions form a subtle friendship.

'The 24/7 Friends: Pros and Cons of AI Companions'. Avery and Tamia discuss the benefits and drawbacks of having an AI companion that is available 24/7. They invite a technology ethicist to provide expert opinion on the topic.

Romeo In Silicon. A story about a lonely artist who falls in love with her AI creation, examining themes of solitude, creativity, and love beyond biological limitations.

'Birth of an AI social Profile': How would an AI social profile get created? What would their 'About me' section look like? Could there be AI 'educational qualifications' or 'work experiences'? This episode explores these amusing ideas.