Into the Uncanny Valley

episode

Stuff To Blow Your Mind not yet transcribed

▲ 0

Transcript

This episode hasn't been transcribed yet Upvotes decide what gets transcribed next — 0 so far. Sign in to upvote

More from Stuff To Blow Your Mind

From the Vault: The Devil You Know, Part 1 1h 9m · 24 Sep 2026

The Monstrefact Omnibus: Jim Henson Roundup 27 min · 23 Sep 2026

From the Vault: The Wallace Line, Part 2 1h 1m · 22 Sep 2026

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Mortal Kombat (1995), Part 1 1h 36m · 21 Sep 2026

From the Vault: The Wallace Line, Part 1 55 min · 19 Sep 2026

Weirdhouse Cinema: Of Unknown Origin 2h 29m · 18 Sep 2026

All episodes from Stuff To Blow Your Mind →

Report any issue

Source

Recorded04 Apr 2017

Publisheromnycontent.com ↗

Handlerec:6508473

Show notes

From bad CGI characters to creepy humanoid robots, everyone knows the uncanny valley effect when they see it. But where did this idea come from and to what extent is it actually a thing? Join Robert and Joe as they descend into the uncanny valley and explore just what's going on in our minds when we lock eyes with less-than-human simulacrums. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

Sign in