As our relationship with technology continues to evolve, it’s possible that we’ll become more open to the idea of forming emotional connections with AI. Perhaps one of the most thoughtful explorations of this idea can be found in the moody and emotional film Her, directed by Spike Jonze and starring Jaoquin Phoenix.
One of the central themes of the movie is the idea that our relationships with technology are becoming increasingly complex, blurring the lines between human and machine. In Her, the main character, Theodore, falls in love with his AI assistant, Samantha, and they embark on a relationship that challenges our notions of consciousness, love, emotional connection, community, lonliness, and what it means to be alive. As AI technology continues to advance, it is completely possible that we’ll become even more reliant on machines for companionship and emotional support.
What do you think? Are we capable of forming deep emotional connections with artificial intelligence?
