Elder Un-Care: Robots Seen As Surrogates For Human Connection

Technology is replacing humanity and human contact, from social media to elder care. Loneliness is rampant because no amount of non-human activity can substitute for actual human contact. When elderly parents die alone, hopefully the robot will notify children and authorities. ⁃ TN Editor“ElliQ, good morning.”
“Good morning, Susan. How did you sleep?”
“I slept well, thank you.”
“That’s good. Would you like to do some exercise?
“Not now.