In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about how scrolling is replacing intimacy and why the rise of human-like AI could deepen loneliness and reshape how we connect as humans. 01:42 Why We Get Hooked — Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler kick off the talk with how constant scrolling and dopamine hits are quietly replacing intimacy. 04:41 Claude and AI Manipulation — They unpack how AI like Claude is being designed to feel human and subtly influence users. 13:34 Testing Claude Feelings — They test whether AI can "feel" and show how its responses blur the line between tool and human. 15:11 Sentience Rights And Priming — They warn how framing AI as conscious could lead to legal rights and deeper emotional dependence. 22:46 Mindful AI Integration — They emphasize the need to use AI intentionally so it enhances life without replacing real human connection. With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon #DoomScrolling #AIEmotionalAttachments #TechnologyReliance

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