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Artificial Intimacy is a detailed, practical guide to The Ethics of Artificial Companions in Science Fiction for readers who want a clear path from understanding the topic to using it confidently in real situations. The book is designed as a structured learning companion rather than a shallow overview: it introduces the core ideas, explains why they matter, then develops them through realistic examples, guided practice, scenario-based explanations, and common mistakes to avoid. Readers are taken step by step from foundational concepts into everyday applications, with each chapter building on the previous one so the material feels progressive, usable, and easy to revisit. The main areas of focus include From Golem to Replicant: A Short History of Artificial Companions, A Taxonomy of Companions: Servant, Partner, Child, God, The Laws That Fail: Asimov's Robots and Rule-Based Ethics, When Does a Machine Count as a Person?, The Operating System in Love: Reading Her, Manufactured Consent: Replicants and the Right to Say No, The Fine Print of Romance: Consent and Deception in Human-Machine Love, The Interview Trap: Ex Machina and the Weaponized Turing Test, A Theme Park of Suffering: Westworld and the Ethics of Simulated Pain, Better Than Human: The Problem of the Perfect Partner, giving the book a concrete learning arc that moves from orientation and confidence-building to applied communication, problem solving, and independent practice. The writing style is direct, supportive, and accessible, making the book suitable for self-study, classroom reinforcement, professional development, or personal improvement. It emphasizes practical understanding over abstract theory, so readers can immediately connect the lessons to conversations, decisions, habits, and challenges they are likely to face outside the page. By the end of the book, readers should have not only a stronger grasp of the subject, but also a collection of repeatable strategies, useful language patterns, mental models, and practical routines they can continue applying after they finish reading.
Artificial Intimacy is a detailed, practical guide to The Ethics of Artificial Companions in Science Fiction for readers who want a clear path from understanding the topic to using it confidently in real situations. The book is designed as a structured learning companion rather than a shallow ove...
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Edward Judkins is an author and researcher dedicated to analyzing the psychological and cultural impacts of modern technology. Specializing in the intersection of AI, emotional well-being, and digital relationships, Edward breaks down complex societal shifts into engaging, accessible insights. Artificial Intimacy offers a compelling, timely look at how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we connect, love, and belong.
Edward Judkins is an author and researcher dedicated to analyzing the psychological and cultural impacts of modern technology. Specializing in the intersection of AI, emotional well-being, and digital relationships, Edward breaks down complex societal shifts into engaging, accessible insights. Ar...
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