The Irreplaceable Value of Human Connection: Why AI Still Falls Short
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AI is powerful for automating tasks but struggles to imitate human qualities like compassion. Positive social connections have immense value, especially in healthcare.
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Patients need resilience and social support for the best treatment outcomes. Warm, compassionate staff at a cancer center provided an incredible experience.
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Research shows biological, personal, and especially social factors help cancer patients be resilient and have better psychological and treatment outcomes.
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Seven people with terminal prognoses all thrived after refusing to believe they would die. Their resilience and social support were key.
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Casual social interactions have underappreciated value. As AI progresses, people may grow to resent impersonators and better appreciate human connection.