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Dolls That Talk... And Some That Listen
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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Mar 7, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
Talking dolls have been around for over a century, but the fascination with making inanimate objects seem human reaches back into our early history. What is it about creating a companion that can interact with us, especially for a child, that fascinates us so? And what will that look like as our technology continues to advance? Featuring Carlene Stephens, Curator for the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and Claire Gartland of the Electronic Privacy Information Center.Check out Defacto Sound, the studios that produced Twenty Thousand Hertz, hosted by Dallas Taylor.Consider supporting the show at donate.20k.orgEpisode transcript, music, and credits can be found here.
Released:
Mar 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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