Episode
Selects: Is The Uncanny Valley Real?
1:16:49
Published: Sat Mar 25 2023
Description
In 1970, roboticist Masahiro Mori wrote an essay that said the closer robots come to lifelike, the more they unsettle humans. His theory became the Uncanny Valley, and science has been evaluating it – and what makes something creepy - in recent years. Learn all about it with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Josh Clark and Charles W. Chuck Bryant share practical tips such as buying vs. renting, saving money at the grocery store, maximizing income and battling money anxiety.
00:00 - 02:50 (02:50)
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Josh Clark and Charles W. Chuck Bryant share practical tips such as buying vs. renting, saving money at the grocery store, maximizing income and battling money anxiety.
EpisodeSelects: Is The Uncanny Valley Real?
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In this episode, the speaker discusses the concept of the "uncanny valley" and how humans react to objects that appear almost, but not completely, human.
02:50 - 06:57 (04:07)
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In this episode, the speaker discusses the concept of the "uncanny valley" and how humans react to objects that appear almost, but not completely, human. He also talks about a Japanese academic journal called Energy that featured an article on this concept in 1970.
EpisodeSelects: Is The Uncanny Valley Real?
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The concept of the Uncanny Valley was created by roboticist Masahiro Mori.
06:58 - 10:11 (03:13)
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The concept of the Uncanny Valley was created by roboticist Masahiro Mori. The graph looks at how people's affinity for robots goes up as they become more human-like, but then goes down to feeling creeped out or repulsed before potentially going back up again.
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The Human Likeness Scale is used to categorize characters and robots based on their resemblance to humans.
10:11 - 14:48 (04:36)
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The Human Likeness Scale is used to categorize characters and robots based on their resemblance to humans. Little stuffed animals and C3PO are examples of characters that fall into different spots on the scale.
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Sometimes our brains can trick us into thinking we see movement when there is none, like when staring at a corpse during an open casket funeral.
14:48 - 18:21 (03:33)
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Sometimes our brains can trick us into thinking we see movement when there is none, like when staring at a corpse during an open casket funeral. We have distanced ourselves significantly from death compared to previous centuries.
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How to Money is a podcast that covers practical topics like buying versus renting, saving money at the grocery store, maximizing your income potential and ways to battle money anxiety, featuring real-life stories and tools to make good money decisions in today's economy.
18:21 - 22:29 (04:07)
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How to Money is a podcast that covers practical topics like buying versus renting, saving money at the grocery store, maximizing your income potential and ways to battle money anxiety, featuring real-life stories and tools to make good money decisions in today's economy.
EpisodeSelects: Is The Uncanny Valley Real?
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Research shows that certain types of people are more sensitive to the uncanny valley than others, with those prone to anxiety being more affected.
22:29 - 28:08 (05:39)
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Research shows that certain types of people are more sensitive to the uncanny valley than others, with those prone to anxiety being more affected. Even slight deviations in facial features can trigger a response in those sensitive to the uncanny valley.
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This podcast features a discussion about cherry-picking data in animal studies, specifically in situations when orphaned animals are given fake puppet mothers to encourage feeding.
28:08 - 31:13 (03:05)
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This podcast features a discussion about cherry-picking data in animal studies, specifically in situations when orphaned animals are given fake puppet mothers to encourage feeding.
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This episode discusses the dilemma of designing robots that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, without crossing the "uncanny valley" and potentially causing discomfort in humans.
31:13 - 37:59 (06:46)
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This episode discusses the dilemma of designing robots that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, without crossing the "uncanny valley" and potentially causing discomfort in humans. Real-world implications such as the cost-benefit analysis of using humanoid robots in workplace settings are also explored.
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The podcasters talk about the challenges faced by movie producers when creating live-action adaptations of cartoon characters, including the ownership of life and image rights.
37:59 - 44:33 (06:34)
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The podcasters talk about the challenges faced by movie producers when creating live-action adaptations of cartoon characters, including the ownership of life and image rights.
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A robotics company was shut down by Disney after their designs were considered too off and fell victim to the uncanny valley phenomenon.
44:33 - 47:05 (02:32)
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A robotics company was shut down by Disney after their designs were considered too off and fell victim to the uncanny valley phenomenon.
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The article discusses the concept of "uncanny valley" and its origin, where a prosthetic hand made of beautifully-grained wood was suggested rather than attempting to create a lifelike prosthetic hand.
47:05 - 50:15 (03:10)
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The article discusses the concept of "uncanny valley" and its origin, where a prosthetic hand made of beautifully-grained wood was suggested rather than attempting to create a lifelike prosthetic hand.
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The phrase "getting the creeps" dates back to the mid-19th century, but it was described as feeling "ill like" or "clammy" rather than creepy.
50:15 - 53:54 (03:39)
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The phrase "getting the creeps" dates back to the mid-19th century, but it was described as feeling "ill like" or "clammy" rather than creepy. People had experienced this unpleasant feeling before, but didn't have a word for it.
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Jöns' theory on creepiness suggests that encountering robots or automata reminds us of death, which leads to the feeling of unease.
53:54 - 59:28 (05:33)
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Jöns' theory on creepiness suggests that encountering robots or automata reminds us of death, which leads to the feeling of unease. However, this feeling is not permanent and can change with altered expectations.
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A study found that physical traits commonly associated with creepy behavior, such as bulging eyes and frequently licking lips, do have an impact on how people perceive others.
59:28 - 1:04:36 (05:08)
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A study found that physical traits commonly associated with creepy behavior, such as bulging eyes and frequently licking lips, do have an impact on how people perceive others. The study also found that 95% of participants were affected by these traits in some way.
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In this podcast, the hosts discuss the concept of creepy women and how there seems to be a lack of consensus on what makes a woman creepy.
1:04:36 - 1:07:00 (02:24)
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In this podcast, the hosts discuss the concept of creepy women and how there seems to be a lack of consensus on what makes a woman creepy. They also touch on the topic of taxidermy and its association with creepiness.
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The Knox researchers explain what is known as threat ambiguity theory, which can be difficult to describe but is recognizable when present.
1:07:00 - 1:11:42 (04:42)
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The Knox researchers explain what is known as threat ambiguity theory, which can be difficult to describe but is recognizable when present. It is similar to category ambiguity theory, with some element of confusion but not necessarily a threat.
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A tribute sculpture in Cork, Ireland honors the generous act of the Choctaw Tribe who helped the Irish during the Great Famine, a story often overlooked in history.
1:11:42 - 1:15:52 (04:10)
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A tribute sculpture in Cork, Ireland honors the generous act of the Choctaw Tribe who helped the Irish during the Great Famine, a story often overlooked in history.
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Jay Shetty features incredible hearts and minds like Oprah, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Hart, and Lewis Hamilton on his podcast 'On Purpose', where listeners get to hear the raw stories behind their journeys and the tools that helped them make a difference in their lives.
1:15:52 - 1:16:49 (00:57)
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Jay Shetty features incredible hearts and minds like Oprah, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Hart, and Lewis Hamilton on his podcast 'On Purpose', where listeners get to hear the raw stories behind their journeys and the tools that helped them make a difference in their lives.