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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: 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?