AI & Human Connection
Articles on the psychological, neurological, and social foundations of human connection in an age of AI saturation, including authenticity, trust, effort heuristic, and the irreplaceable role of embodied presence in communication and relationships.
Understanding the Roster Dating Trend: Is Keeping Your Options Open Worth the Risk?
Roster dating, or 'rostering,' involves dating multiple people simultaneously without entering an exclusive relationship. This article explores the psychology behind this trend, the benefits of avoiding premature exclusivity, and the potential pitfalls of managing multiple dating commitments.
The Sender Is Human: Why AI-Saturated Inboxes Can't Replicate Genuine Connection
In an AI-saturated inbox, your brain still knows the difference between a message that was sent to you and one that was sent — exploring the effort heuristic, neural detection of inauthenticity, and the irreplaceable role of human presence in trust-building.