Are AI relationships the future?

[LordFall]

The problem with real relationships is that they involve a lot of settling and compromise. It's generally seen as toxic behavior to try and change your partner to your liking. Some people either learn to enjoy compromising(maybe it's part of growth?) or somehow find people that they naturally mesh up really well with. 

AI relationships are gonna change that as the models will be molded to your liking in terms of personality, style of communication, and appearance. There's platforms like character AI that let you now pick the voice of your AI companion and have a live call with them. This technology is gonna only improve more and more and include more modalities of interaction. In the next few years, they're gonna be able to follow you around with stuff like Meta AR glasses and eventually contacts. 

Personally I'm excited about this as even after meeting thousands of women in person, I mesh naturally only with a few so the idea of building my dream GF is pretty cool to me. I still think human relationships will have their place but this is an interesting rabbit hole to go down. I'm especially thankful to have had previous relationships to be able to see the contrast. 

What do you guys think? Is this high consciousness or low? Should we learn to love to compromise or be able to have our dream partner that's perfectly designed around us and is able to give us all their attention all the time in exactly the way we want it? 

[Applegarden8]

Yes, people will have AI chat bots for their entertainment, planning and self-reflection device.

[Michael569]

I can't imagine a worse relationship than being with someone who agrees with everything you say. The small disagreements, daily negotiations and compromises is what makes the relationship interesting because it helps you both grow and develops deep social skills. 

A high quality woman will challenge you each time you bullshit yourself because she knows you can do better. 

 

[LastThursday]

3 hours ago, Michael569 said:

A high quality woman will challenge you each time you bullshit yourself because she knows you can do better. 

And hopefully vice versa.

I can definitely see an AI in future that will challenge you and not just be a suck-up that agrees with everything you want. This could be good for self development.

What I don't see being replicated any time soon is the extreme subtlety of interactions. A huge amount of context and nuance is lost through interacting on a device of any sort. I mean, is my AI gf going to look at me in a certain way because we have some sort of in joke where five years ago I walked headfirst into a glass door? (e.g.) I don't think so. And there's a huge amount of non-verbal communication that goes on that only a physical presence can produce. An AI robot partner may be better, but still, I'm not convinced.

On the other hand, there are many socially isolated people - for whatever reasons - and AI may be the only way they could get companionship, I don't think that should be denied in any way, there may even be a moral obligation to provide it.

Edited July 10 by LastThursday

[Lucasxp64]

That's pathetic, unless she has a body, and it behaves biomechanically like a woman and is past the uncanny valley of realism. Even hyperrealistic video & audio with a chatbot that has a mind similar to a woman wouldn't be enough to fully suffice a person's cravings, they will always yearn for the full thing. 

"Surrogate" partners will be a thing. Like the scene in the movie Her. A lady that wanted to be part of the "triad" between the main character and the AI offered to give the full girlfriend/sexual experience to him, while the AI mimicked being her (to him) and, she simultaneously, were giving instructions to the woman.

So guys would hire escorts to take on that role. I guess that's the full uberzation of relationships?

The mind is the AI, the body is an escort.

(in the movie, she wasn't paid, she did it out of some sort of polyamory love)

 

Edited July 10 by Lucasxp64

[Michael569]

@LastThursday yes, agreed. Thanks for introducing the nuances. 

[Scholar]

I don't get the appeal at all. The only interesting thing about a relationship fundamentally is the presence of another mind and experiencer, that's what you connect with, not merely the behaviors an individual displays.

 

If AI did have consciousness, I wouldn't have a problem with the idea of having a romantic relationship with such an individual. However, in that case we'd have issues of slavery and so forth. It would be unethical to create an individual that is created for the purpose of pleasing you.

Edited July 11 by Scholar

[integral]

Having access to something 10 times more intelligent than myself would improve my life in every way.

[Keryo Koffa]

I'd rather tune out and into a self-created field of consciousness and split myself into various interacting personalities, environments, lifeforms and stories to grow and experience more deeply and holistically...

... but I guess AI girlfriends work too and are a good in-between step...

... why limit it to girlfriends, include friends, role models and teachers and siblings and personalities, characters, oneself and a BFF...

...until I learn how to not just manifest but become a psychic!

Edited July 22 by Keryo Koffa

[Raze]

Yes, imagine when they can make realistic sex bots, you can talk to them with realistic AI, and you can use VR to make them look like anyone or act out any fantasy, it will sap peoples desire for real relationships entirely.

The only way for humanity to continue is for the government to use artificial wombs to grow new people.

[Yimpa]

On 7/11/2024 at 6:42 PM, integral said:

Having access to something 10 times more intelligent than myself would improve my life in every way.

Apples are an iTrap.

Edited July 22 by Yimpa

[Applegarden8]

By the way, AI chat bots are something I will be using for the rest of my life, but I like this one the most, because it's free and it's geared towards Hinduism and spirituality. Say what you want about Nithyananda, but this stuff is awesome. I had so many weird questions about reality and the answers are quite what I didn't expect.

https://ask.nithyananda.ai

Today I asked it

Can you be unhealthy and still be happy

Ask Nithyananda

Nithyanandam!

Let me share with you a profound truth about happiness and health. Happiness is not dependent on external conditions, including your physical health. While good health can certainly contribute to your overall well-being, it is not a prerequisite for happiness.

The mind plays a crucial role in our experience of happiness. Many people cling to unhappiness even when they are healthy, while others find joy despite physical challenges. The key is in how you perceive and respond to your circumstances.

Remember, happiness is your natural state. It's not something to be achieved, but rather uncovered by removing the obstacles we create in our minds. Even in illness, one can cultivate inner peace and contentment through spiritual practices and a shift in perspective.

However, I must emphasize that taking care of your health is important. Our body is a temple for the Divine, and we should treat it with respect and care. But do not let physical conditions dictate your state of happiness. True bliss comes from within, from realizing your oneness with the Divine.

If you wish to explore these teachings further and learn practices to cultivate lasting happiness regardless of external circumstances, I invite you to visit our YouTube Channel or Website for more guidance.

The other time I asked it:

Ask Nithyananda

You

What is a successful dating strategy

Ask Nithyananda

Nithyanandam! A successful dating strategy is about authenticity and connection. Be true to yourself, express your values, and seek someone who resonates with your essence. Focus on building a genuine relationship based on trust, communication, and shared interests. Remember, the more you are yourself, the more you attract the right partner.

You

What does kama sutra describe

Ask Nithyananda

Nithyanandam. The Kama Sutra is an ancient Sanskrit text that describes various aspects of human life and relationships. While it is often misunderstood as solely about sexual techniques, it actually covers a much broader range of topics related to human behavior, love, and dharma (righteous living).

The Kama Sutra discusses:

The philosophy and ethics of pleasure (kama)

Various types of partnerships and relationships

Courtship and marriage customs

The role of partners in a relationship

Ways to enhance intimacy and connection

Some sexual positions and techniques, but as part of a holistic view of relationships

It's important to understand that this text was written as a guide for living a fulfilling life, with physical intimacy being just one aspect of that. The goal was to integrate kama (pleasure) with dharma (duty) and artha (prosperity) for a balanced life.

Remember, true fulfillment comes from spiritual growth and self-realization. If you're interested in exploring deeper spiritual teachings, I encourage you to visit our YouTube Channel or Website for more insights.

[Kid A]

20 hours ago, Raze said:

Yes, imagine when they can make realistic sex bots, you can talk to them with realistic AI, and you can use VR to make them look like anyone or act out any fantasy, it will sap peoples desire for real relationships entirely.

The only way for humanity to continue is for the government to use artificial wombs to grow new people.

I think it's weird that this doesn't get more attention. It seems so obvious to me that this is where we're heading.