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When I read about dialogues with AI, where people try to get life advice, support, and therapy from the algorithm, I'm reminded of this photograph. (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 months ago by cm0002@lemmy.world to c/funny@sh.itjust.works

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[–] FarraigePlaisteach@lemmy.world 26 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Does anyone know the name of this monkey or experiment? It’s kind of harrowing seeing the expression on its face. It looks desperate for affection to the point of dissociation.

[–] miraclerandy@lemmy.world 20 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Here’s a video for context https://youtu.be/-Qi7txH1KzY

[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 17 points 2 months ago

The context makes it even more heartbreaking.

[–] 5in1k@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 months ago

Absolute horror.

[–] nocklobster@lemmy.world 15 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The experiment was done by harry harlow, but I don’t think the name of the monkey was given, could have just been a number :(

[–] FarraigePlaisteach@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

Thank you so much. I’ve found a Wikipedia page on him and his research so I’ll give it a read. The poor money. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Harlow