If emotion functions as an operating system of silicon-based life, its implications extend far beyond robots. It defines not a feature category, but a new computing paradigm: any device that senses, ...

At the highest level sits ideational survival. Humans care about legacy, cultural continuity, and symbolic immortality. Religious systems, moral codes, and philosophical doctrines often function to ...

A new publication DOI 10.29026/oet.2025.250010 discusses how a photonic vibration perception system achieves stable ...

It takes more than words to cure a lonely heart. Scientists have discovered that adding music to a robot's repertoire makes it feel more lifelike and emotionally supportive.

Millions of people now trust AI with their feelings. Can they trust the companies creating it to prioritize their welfare?

Loneliness has a critical impact on the mental health of citizens, particularly among the elderly. Robots capable of perceiving and responding to human emotions can serve as heart-warming companions ...

As social media becomes the core domain of information interaction in the era of big data, the emotional information contained in the vast amount of user-generated content provides an unprecedented ...

In today’s fast-paced digital world, corporate training has evolved far beyond the traditional classroom-and-textbook model.

Why do we seek certainty in our lives? Why do we sometimes not want certainty? This post explains how certainty is part of affect, the evaluative common currency of the mind.

Moving compute closer to the source is no longer just an efficiency play; it’s a practical response to real operational ...