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Humans could soon be having sexual relationships with robots, a top academic has claimed.
Dr Helen Driscoll said advances in technology mean the way in which humans interact with robots is set to change drastically in the coming years.
Dr Driscoll, a leading authority on the psychology of sex and relationships, said 'sex tech' was already advancing at a fast pace and by 2070, physical relationships will seem primitive.
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She said: "Most people successfully integrate other forms of virtual reality into their lives, but virtual sex - not to mention love - will be seen by some as infidelity, and this will present real challenges to some relationships."In the world of the future, we could well see human relationships increasingly conducted entirely online.
Would you feel cheated on if your partner had sex with a robot?
(Score: 4, Informative) by LoRdTAW on Wednesday August 05 2015, @01:12AM
I don't know man. Sure, dating can be a pita. Meeting people in real life only works if you got game. And my game can best be described as the kid who shows up to an arcade without any money. I do the on-line thing. But robots? How much fun could they really be?
Why do I prefer good ol' flesh? Years back my friend was trying to bang his sisters hot friend. They were back from college and her friend was staying at their parents house. It was late and just the four of us were at home. We were drinking, laughing, watching TV. He worked his magic and after a few hours he was half way into the hot friends pants. We left them alone in the a sun room. I sat on the couch watching TV and a little (okay, way more than a little) jealous that he was probably balls deep into that girl by now. But I got an unexpected surprise, his sister sat right down next to me and pulled me on top of her. Long story short he had wake me up and get me out of his sisters room the next morning before their parents came home. The look on his face when I opened the door, in nothing but my boxers was priceless. It was an amazing feeling because I had a crush on her. She was this really cute Sri Lankan girl with huge DD tits. Never in a million years did I ever think id get to make out with her, let alone take her virginity in the same night. I was on a total high the entire next day, complete euphoria.
A robot can't replace that. No challenge. No exhilarating feeling of accomplishment or *gasp* conquest. The thrill of getting close with someone and realizing she (or he) is having the same hormonal rush you are having which turns into a sloppy suck-and-fuck fest is irreplaceable. I remember laying in bed next to this beautiful black girl with the most amazing body, covered in saliva, sweat and jiz right after the first time we did the nasty. She turned toward me gave me big kiss and wrapped herself around me. That makes it totally worth the bullshit.
(Score: 2) by hemocyanin on Wednesday August 05 2015, @02:51AM
I guess all video games are completely without challenge then?
Actually, for those who like to hunt, I'm sure somebody will develop "hard to get" software -- probably with multiple levels. Why there would be only version of sexbot software escapes me -- look how many text editors there are and that's nowhere near as compelling. No Virgin vs. Emaxxx flamewars please.
(Score: 2) by hemocyanin on Wednesday August 05 2015, @02:52AM
grrr.
... only ONE version ...
(Score: 2) by davester666 on Wednesday August 05 2015, @04:27AM
omg. a sexbot using emacs for it's OS.
what more do you need?
(Score: 2) by vux984 on Wednesday August 05 2015, @08:43PM
I guess all video games are completely without challenge then?
The moment it becomes a video game you've lost the argument.
Actually, for those who like to hunt, I'm sure somebody will develop "hard to get" software
Hunting simulators already exist. Yes some people like them, some people play them. Has it in any way replaced hunting? Does it even scratch the same itch?