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Paul J. Zak is a neuroeconomist and director of the Center for Neuroeconomics Studies at Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, CA. See full bio

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Robot Bride Coming Soon

"I now pronounce you man and wife," the minister quietly intones. Applause erupts as Michael kisses Eve2114D, his robot bride. Forget about genetically engineering the perfect woman; robots that sufficiently resemble humans will appear in the next 10 years according to computer expert David Levy in his book Love and Sex with Robots (Harper Collins). When these androids get human-like skin and sufficient emotional depth, there is no doubt that humans will not only keep them in our houses, some of us will fall in love with them. Men desperate for female companionship will likely be first, particularly after some creative entrepreneur adds a robotic female sex organ. Read More

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If the Turing test is ever beaten consistently, better idiots will evolve to believe this poppycock.

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