In what relation to technology
Do you recognize yourself?
❏ Coach: encourages and guides us in development (e.g.: AI feedback tools).
❏ Therapist or buddy: provides apparent closeness or comfort (e.g.:chatbot therapists).
❏ Colleague or extension: enhances our cognitive and physical abilities (e.g., AI assistants).
❏ Master or seduction: directs our behavior without us noticing (e.g.: algorithms).
❏ Slave or child: does what we want, but also requires education (e.g.: self-learning systems).
❏ Mirror: shows us who we are or want to be (for example: self-tracking apps).
❏ Muse: inspires and surprises us (for example: AI art).
❏ Guardian or referee: determines who gets to participate or get excluded (e.g.: algorithmic selections).
❏ Beloved: provides intimacy or connection (e.g., AIcompanions).
❏ Ritual or totem: provides meaning or identity (e.g., biohacking, digital communities).
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