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The Other AI
Dark Matters with Dr. Shemena
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Welcome And Why We Pause
0:43
The Age Of Artificial Intimacy
4:45
Response, Recognition, And Longing
7:00
Support Versus Substitution
10:00
Frictionless Intimacy And Attachment
12:46
What AI Can’t Do In Therapy
15:05
When Comfort Becomes A Product
16:54
Relational Literacy And Healthy Use
19:56
Pause Questions And Closing
Dark Matters with Dr. Shemena
The Other AI
Jun 01, 2026
Season 4
Episode 1
Dr. Shemena Johnson
We explore the “other AI” shaping daily life, where artificial intimacy and instant response can feel like care. We ask what it does to attachment, emotional growth, and real connection when comfort becomes a frictionless product.
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