Cultural Update: Can AI Feel Pain?; Should AI Make End-of-Life Decisions?

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This week, Scott and Sean discuss:

Can AI feel pain? Scientists experiment with AI models simulating pain and pleasure to test for sentience—but are we just anthropomorphizing algorithms?
AI relationships on the rise? One in four young adults believe AI could replace real-life romance, raising serious concerns about loneliness and human connection.
Should AI make end-of-life decisions? Some experts suggest AI could help assess patient choices, but can it ever replace the wisdom of human caregivers?
Boy Scouts rebrand to Scouting America. The century-old organization changes its name and introduces a DEI-focused badge, sparking debate over tradition and inclusivity.
Listener Questions on parenting, guilt about surviving medical incidents, and our participation in consumerism.

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