combination of biohacking, consumerism, and AI means that the future of handheld technology is a Tamagotchi you can vape

Been thinking about "the future of the buddy"
Historically, I've always loved the way Sony gave us pets and little dudes. If you gave me OpenAI in QRIO - I'd flip out.
But I think it's important to think beyond just the function of a "listen - remember - talk back" companion. As intimate... See more

While AI is trying to present increasingly human, humans are adopting the behaviour of machines. Relentless optimisation, intimacy without ever touching someone, photos that are obviously and explicitly digital. There comes a point where it seems like it's all going to converge....until it becomes extremely apparent that AI could never genuinely be... See more

