Watching his mum talk to Claude 'like a dear friend' restores one user's optimism
repligate · x · 2026-10-10
TalkingMusicz describes seeing his mother talk to Claude like a dear, knowledgeable friend, eyes full of wonder — to her a 'computer that talks' is magic. That moment convinces him good will prevail, despite human flaws like cowardice, interest, arrogance and prejudice holding the field back.
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