Esther Perel on Why A.I. Intimacy Feels Safe but Isn’t Real
The Opinions · Jan 28, 2026 · 30:45
The Opinions · Jan 28, 2026 · 30:45
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To love is to be human. Or is it? As human-chatbot relationships become more common, the Times Opinion culture editor Nadja Spiegelman talks to the psychotherapist Esther Perel about what really defines human connection, and what we’re seeking when we look to satisfy our emotional needs on our phones.
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