Premature Quiet Quitting

People speak of humans falling in love with AI in the near future as though it is some groundbreaking concept. Yet, when sufficiently isolated, many people seek an outlet for their overwhelming need to love - and to be accepted and heard without judgement - often prioritising this over the authenticity of the source - whatever "authenticity" even means in this age. This almost speaks to the giving nature of humans as social creatures, driven by an undeniable need to form meaningful connections.

This is, in part, why the sex industry - including "e-girls" - continues to thrive. People are not oblivious to the fact that the perceived reciprocation is fabricated - rather, they accept it as a balm for an innate and valid, yet deeply harrowing, need - simply because the genuine version is scarce.

What unsettles me is the prospect that many may embrace this "solution" without resistance, as though human connection can be fully substituted. This is not progress - it is the embodiment of passive spiritual resignation - a truly haunting thought. We are "quiet quitting" on ourselves.