Everybody says they want authenticity. Then the social game starts. Who matters, who leads, who follows, who flatters, who gets ignored. Most people pretend this game doesn’t exist. That’s exactly why it keeps winning.
They don’t listen. They pivot. They steal the mic—then act offended when you stop talking. You start a conversation. They finish it—about themselves. Not loudly. Not always rudely. Sometimes they even seem interested… for about six seconds. Then comes the pivot. And suddenly your story is their story, your problem is their problem, your news … Read more
We spent a decade teaching AI to act human—empathetic, patient, unflappable. Meanwhile a whole lot of humans outsourced curiosity to TikTok and call it a personality. Now reports say about a third of teens have chosen to talk to AI during serious moments, and many found it just as satisfying as talking to a person. … Read more