TED: Why we have an emotional connection to robots | Kate Darling

The transcript explores human emotional responses to robots, using the Pleo dinosaur robot as an example. It discusses how people project life onto robots, leading to emotional connections. The integration of robots into society is compared to domestication of animals, raising ethical questions. Studies show empathy affects behavior towards robots, and the potential impact on human behavior and social norms is considered.

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