The Non-Obvious Show · Episode 79
Why We Talk To Cats and Make Everything "Humanish"
with Justin Gregg
In This Episode
Explore the fascinating world of anthropomorphism, its impact on human behavior, AI, marketing, and the future of human-like technology with dolphin cognition researcher Justin Gregg.
Key Takeaways
- Anthropomorphism and its role in human behavior
- The influence of language and AI on human relationships
- The ethical and psychological implications of human-like technology
What We Cover
- 00:00The Power of Anthropomorphism
- 02:04Understanding Dolphin Cognition
- 04:56The Nature of Anthropomorphism
- 07:50Cultural Perspectives on Anthropomorphism
- 10:30AI and Human-Like Relationships
- 11:48The Future of AI Interactions
- 14:19Marketing and Anthropomorphism
- 19:12Cuteness and Emotional Responses
- 21:48Futurism and AI Evolution
- 23:46The Uncanny Valley
- 26:02Reflections on the Future
About The Guest
Justin Gregg
Animal cognition researcher; author of Humanish
Justin Gregg is a science writer and animal cognition researcher, and the author of Humanish and If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal. He writes about animal intelligence, dolphin communication and what human thinking looks like when compared with other species.
justingregg.com ↗
