Are we losing touch with reality?

The Science of Psychotherapy by Matthew Dahlitz

Jan 24, 202620:23Science & Medicine

In this first episode of Making Sense of a Complex World, Richard and Matt chat about the Hyperreality Simulacrum and are we losing touch with reality in a simulated AI-generated world. Send us your questions: Resources:...

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