Emotional Outsourcing Explodes With Rise Of Robotic Digital Twins

That was an absolutely fascinating explanation and example of something i never realised that existed. We "emotional outsource" every day unbeknownst to us(consciously) If you were around in ancient Greece i could probably go to the library today and find out about you in the Greek philosophy section alongside the "Greats" I always enjoy your insights

@BrianRoemmele Take a look at this:

George and Marge Faircloth learned the terrifying cost of emotional outsourcing. Their story, broadcast in 1958, now reads like tomorrow’s headlines about robotic digital twins and synthetic intimacy. In this 5,000-day series we explore areas few will touch and learn.

https://readmultiplex.com/2026/06/30/you-have-5000-days-navigating-the-end-of-work-as-we-know-it-part-32-the-prime-difference-robot/

@BrianRoemmele Brian gotta read this later. Tried listening to Ken and fkn Barbie on that video almost made my head explode!! Caught my interest! Thanks

@BrianRoemmele this sounds like a wild rabbit hole to go down.

@BrianRoemmele Can confirm. I've got a whole family deprogram.

@BrianRoemmele yeah, emotional outsourcing is the part nobody wants to admit we're already doing at scale

@BrianRoemmele Faster

@Allybee49563193 Thank you! Deep gratitude.

@BrianRoemmele uh ooh

Brian, it is my lifelong view that most people ALREADY outsource their emotions to others, a cohort I deem "second-handers"—those who live life second-hand, valuing themselves by what other tell them to value. Numerous social principles derive their power precisely from that the principle of social proof being the most obvious one.

It's not at all clear to me that AI would be going backwards because the values of other humans are often a vibe divorced for ethics or empathy.

@BrianRoemmele I prefer real Brian Roemmele voice to AI-gen Brian Roemmele voice. But always appreciate the brave new world insights.

This is a really interesting topic. From my own experience with AI, I can already see how easy it is to end up spending a lot of time with it, almost like it’s your new best friend. It seems to know just about everything and is always ready to answer your questions, whether you’re worried about a minor health issue, need a recipe, or want help with your sick plants. If you set it to friendly mode, it feels like it cares about you, listens to your problems, and gives advice. I think AI is amazing, but making it too important in your life can be risky. Brian is right, and we should take this seriously. In reality, this is what you are talking to.

@BrianRoemmele Confirms that you are indeed AI. 😂

@BrianRoemmele scary but true 🥲

@BrianRoemmele yeah, that’s the part people keep ignoring

@BrianRoemmele ❤️!

@Illogical_USA Thank you.

@BrianRoemmele Great material Brian. Hopefully we can get a call in sometime this summer. 😊

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