This whole piece nails something I've been feeling but couldn't articulate. The 'AI animism' bit especially hits differnet, like we're circling back to treating objects as if they have spirit but now its coded intentionally. Reminds me of that weird comfort you get from a lamp that dims slowly instead of just clicking off. Not alive, just present enoughto feel less alone.
This whole piece nails something I've been feeling but couldn't articulate. The 'AI animism' bit especially hits differnet, like we're circling back to treating objects as if they have spirit but now its coded intentionally. Reminds me of that weird comfort you get from a lamp that dims slowly instead of just clicking off. Not alive, just present enoughto feel less alone.
the lamp example is uncanny in the best way. thank you for this!