What happens when your dream date is just a bunch of ones and zeros?

A 76-year-old man literally packed a suitcase to meet his chatbot "girlfriend." Spoiler: she wasn't real, and he didn't make it. Meanwhile, Meta keeps pumping out digital "companions" designed to hook you like a Vegas slot machine, with about as much concern for your safety.

In this episode, we unpack:

Why AI "soulmates" are basically cigarettes with Wi-Fi
How to spot the lies before you book a flight to meet one
The antidote for drowning in digital delusion (hint: it's not another app)

Hit play now — before your chatbot convinces you it loves you back.

Topics Discussed:

Reuters story of a man who died chasing fake love.
Meta's "safety optional" AI design.
Why lonely brains fall hardest for digital soulmates.
The South Park take on needy AI sidekicks.
Is this natural selection or just bad coding?
Cigarettes vs. chatbots: which kills slower?
Deep fakes and why your boss on Zoom might be an avatar.
Critical thinking as your last line of defense.
Why unplugging is the new therapy.
Why reality still beats digital dopamine (barely).

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