# Encore: The Ethics of Sexbots

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Podcast: [Good Is In The Details](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-is-in-the-details-562493)
Published: 2025-10-28T23:28:00+00:00
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## Resource

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Professor Neil McArthur (University of Manitoba) about his work on the ethics of sexbots. Are sexbots the future of human connection or a threat to it? Explore the fascinating intersection of ethics, technology, and intimacy . Together, they unpack cultural anxieties, philosophical implications, and the surprising ways AI companions might actually be good for society . From the film Ex Machina to real-world robotics, this conversation examines what it means to be human when machines start to mimic love, emotion, and desire. Whether you're curious about AI ethics , the philosophy of technology , or how innovation challenges our moral compass , this episode invites you to think deeper. What you'll learn: Why fears around sexbots may be misplaced, how technology redefines intimacy and autonomy, and what philosophy teaches us about love, consent, and machine ethics. Follow GIID on Instagram: @GoodIsInTheDetailsPod Join our Patreon & support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails

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