Presence Is Rare. Attention Is Easy. Here's Why That's Killing Relationships

Описание: In a world where you can generate a partner and clone a voice, why are we lonelier than ever? This Valentine’s Day special explores the "Loneliness Economy"—the rising industry of AI girlfriends, chatbot companions, and algorithmic intimacy.

As technology makes connection frictionless, are we outsourcing our emotional needs to machines? I break down why AI relationships feel easier than real ones, and how that ease might be destroying our ability to connect with actual humans.

In this episode, we cover:

The Rise of AI Partners: How digital clones and chatbots are replacing human interaction.
The Psychology of Algorithmic Intimacy: Why we crave "zero conflict" relationships.
The Cost of Convenience: How customized connection leads to deeper isolation.
Escaping the Simulation: Practical steps to choose depth over digital reach.

This isn’t an anti-tech rant—it’s a reality check. Real connection requires friction, effort, and vulnerability.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - San Diego Comic-Con Bans AI Artwork
1:06 - Content Creators Break up
1:36 - Tik Tok Subscribers down 150%
2:18 - The Male Loneliness Epidemic
4:24 - Social Media Lawsuit for Addictive Features
6:55 - Khaby Lame's Billion Dollar Deal
9:34 - Florida wants a Sin Tax for Only Fans Creators
13:02 - Thought of The Week - The Presence Premium, Who Get's the real you?
18:27 - Ask Matt - How do I make real connections?