Artificially Relational

notes on AI, trust & being human, by Jules

Writing

As machines become more intelligent, what becomes more valuable about being human?

Writing about judgment, trust, attention, relationships, and how humans and AI should work together.

Science, firsthand experiments, everyday work and life, with a touch of existential humour.

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Published writing

  1. 01

    Can AI bring us closer, or push us further apart?

    11 September 2025 · Substack ↗

  2. 02

    How is AI mostly used in human relationships now?

    11 September 2025 · Substack ↗

  3. 03

    You changed my mind about AI.

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Themes

01

AI and human connection

Exploring how AI is changing the way people relate to one another, and what remains distinctly human as machines grow more capable.

02

Attention, context and judgment

Examining where automation helps, and where attention, context and judgment still shape the outcome.

03

Technology for real relationships

Testing whether technology can help people recognise, maintain and strengthen the relationships they already have.