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Should we be thinking about sex robots? [PDF]
, 2017 The chapter introduces the edited collection Robot Sex: Social and Ethical Implications. It proposes a definition of the term 'sex robot' and examines some current prototype models. It also considers the three main ethical questions one can ask about sex
Danaher, John
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Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, Volume 39, Issue 2, April 2026.ABSTRACT Consequentialist theories of judgment and choice hold that individuals and actions should be evaluated in terms of the outcomes they produce, but not on how they bring about (otherwise equivalent) outcomes. This paper demonstrates a striking violation of consequentialism in judgment when fatal martyrdom—sacrificing one's life for a cause—is ...
Christopher Y. Olivola
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AI And the Editors' Ghost: Who Is the Writer Now?
Learned Publishing, Volume 39, Issue 2, April 2026.ABSTRACT This an exploration of the use of AI in research and writing. It builds upon the ‘Harbingers’ project, an international and longitudinal study of early career researchers (ECRs) and scholarly communication. In the fourth phase of the project, we returned to the theme of AI, in particular AI as ‘ghostwriter’.
David Clark +9 more
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An advantage of bipedal humanoid robot on the empathy generation: A neuroimaging study [PDF]
, 2008 To determine the effect of robotic embodiment on human-robot interaction, we used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to measure brain activity during the observation of emotionally positive or neutral actions performed by bipedal or wheel-drive
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The Phenomenon of Creepiness in a Digital Marketing World
Psychology &Marketing, Volume 43, Issue 4, Page 834-851, April 2026.ABSTRACT Creepiness is a potential negative emotional response by consumers toward the digital data‐driven personalization of marketing efforts. This phenomenon has become increasingly prevalent with the rise of advanced (AI) technologies and inexpensive data collection.
Alisa Petrova +3 more
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Small, Volume 22, Issue 20, 7 April 2026.This review focuses on capability of Gallium Nitride (GaN)‐based supercapacitors, bordering the advancement from porous architecture to novel hybrid nanostructures. It systematically investigates synthesis approaches and charge storage mechanisms that generate remarkable energy densities and competent cyclic stability.
Farasat Haider +7 more
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Blurring Two Conceptions of Subjective Experience: Folk versus Philosophical Phenomenality [PDF]
, 2014 Philosophers and psychologists have experimentally explored various aspects of people\u27s understandings of subjective experience based on their responses to questions about whether robots “see red” or “feel frustrated,” but the intelligibility of such ...
Peressini, Anthony F
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Examining Applicability of Uncanny Valley Hypothesis: A Large-Scale Study
, 2023 Despite a growing interest in applying the uncanny valley hypothesis (UVH) in IS studies, there is a paucity of knowledge on the applicability of UVH and its strength. By summarizing a set of attitudinal variables popularized in the extant IS literature on AI robots, this study examined the strength and applicability of UVH on a large, objectively ...
Tuunainen Virpi, Lin Yanqing, Liu Yong
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What Museum Guests Think About When They Think About Belonging
Curator: The Museum Journal, Volume 69, Issue 2, Page 198-213, April 2026.ABSTRACT A sense of belonging is one of the most fundamental human needs and is threaded through all aspects of a museum guest's experience. Using a previously validated model and survey of belonging in museums, we surveyed 1780 guests leaving eight different museums and similar cultural institutions across the United States.
C. Aaron Price +3 more
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Honesty, social presence, and self-service in retail [PDF]
, 2019 Retail self-service checkouts (SCOs) can benefit consumers and retailers, providing control and autonomy to shoppers independent from staff. Recent research indicates that the lack of presence of staff may provide the opportunity for consumers to behave ...
Fee, Kenneth +5 more
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