
Artificial Intimacy
Workby Sherry Turkle · 2026
Heard in 5 episodes across 4 shows since Aug 2026
A nonfiction examination of how conversational AI systems—presented as coaches, therapists, companions, and romantic partners—are reshaping human intimacy. Turkle considers what these technologies may do to our agency, empathy, and understanding of relationships.
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Episodes
5
across 4 shows
First heard
Aug 2026
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| Aug 2026 | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 2026 | 1 |
Episodes
5 episodes featuring Artificial Intimacy, newest first
- Oct 3, 2026
Border violence and censorship expose democracy’s weak pointsBehind the BastardsOct 3, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026
Media power, AI hardware and the risks of political loyaltyPivotSep 25, 2026 - Sep 22, 2026
Turkle warns AI companions could weaken human connection3 Takeaways™Sep 22, 2026 - Sep 21, 2026
Turkle warns AI companionship could erode human connectionThe 404 Media PodcastSep 21, 2026 - Aug 24, 2026
AI companions offer comfort without reciprocityThe 404 Media PodcastAug 24, 2026