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The Metaverse and Clippy's Legacy
17:16 - 26:17 (09:00)
The potential of the Metaverse and the legacy of Clippy, Microsoft’s virtual assistant from the 1990s, in terms of human-computer interaction theory.
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Researchers analyze people's negative opinions towards the Stop and Shop robot named Marty, finding that people dislike it when the robot is rewarded with birthday parties and balloons but shows no interaction with people.
17:16 - 19:17 (02:00)
Summary
Researchers analyze people's negative opinions towards the Stop and Shop robot named Marty, finding that people dislike it when the robot is rewarded with birthday parties and balloons but shows no interaction with people.
ChapterThe Metaverse and Clippy's Legacy
Episode#329 – Kate Darling: Social Robots, Ethics, Privacy and the Future of MIT
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Clifford Nass’s theory about Clippy, the Microsoft Office assistant, was that people viewed it as a social agent and felt upset when it didn't fulfill their social expectations.
19:17 - 22:23 (03:05)
Summary
Clifford Nass’s theory about Clippy, the Microsoft Office assistant, was that people viewed it as a social agent and felt upset when it didn't fulfill their social expectations. The relationship one might have with their spouse could be like the annoying yet endearing Clippy.
ChapterThe Metaverse and Clippy's Legacy
Episode#329 – Kate Darling: Social Robots, Ethics, Privacy and the Future of MIT
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker highlights the importance of avatar design and connection in virtual reality worlds such as the metaverse.
22:23 - 26:17 (03:53)
Summary
The speaker highlights the importance of avatar design and connection in virtual reality worlds such as the metaverse. They draw parallels to social robotics and emphasize the need for compelling digital experiences to foster meaningful connections.