Why do we feel bad for Sims when we remove the pool ladder? Why do we say thank you to ChatGPT like it has feelings? In this episode, Aira and I explore why we can’t seem to detach from things that technically don’t have emotions—while also questioning if people-pleasing is just an extension of that.

We also spiral into whether discipline is a societal curse (who decided “normal” anyway?), and how nature and nurture shape our so-called “flaws.” It’s a conversation about self-permission, breaking out of expectations, and… being a little too emotionally invested in virtual characters.