Christopher Watkin
@drchriswatkin.bsky.social
A/Prof French & Francophone Studies, Monash University.
Author: Michel Serres: Figures of Thought(2020); Biblical Critical Theory (2022); The State of Nature and the Shaping of Modernity (2025).
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Author: Michel Serres: Figures of Thought(2020); Biblical Critical Theory (2022); The State of Nature and the Shaping of Modernity (2025).
Linktr.ee/christopherwatkin
"I also don’t think you should work for the devil!" Duly noted, thanks ;)
And sincere thanks for those reflections, Andrew!
And sincere thanks for those reflections, Andrew!
August 13, 2025 at 1:09 AM
"I also don’t think you should work for the devil!" Duly noted, thanks ;)
And sincere thanks for those reflections, Andrew!
And sincere thanks for those reflections, Andrew!
Thanks, Andrew! Yes, Sherry Turkle is strong on AI as companionship, especially for the elderly.
Let's play devil's advocate: what's wrong with ai companionship? How is it different to pet companionship or even being very fond of a beloved object/item? Or falling in love with our fantasy of someone?
Let's play devil's advocate: what's wrong with ai companionship? How is it different to pet companionship or even being very fond of a beloved object/item? Or falling in love with our fantasy of someone?
August 9, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Thanks, Andrew! Yes, Sherry Turkle is strong on AI as companionship, especially for the elderly.
Let's play devil's advocate: what's wrong with ai companionship? How is it different to pet companionship or even being very fond of a beloved object/item? Or falling in love with our fantasy of someone?
Let's play devil's advocate: what's wrong with ai companionship? How is it different to pet companionship or even being very fond of a beloved object/item? Or falling in love with our fantasy of someone?