A.I. Is About to Solve Loneliness. That's a Problem

Re:A.I. Is About to Solve Loneliness. That's a Problem by Hoasi on Saturday August 02, 2025 @01:09PM (#44769314)

> When mall is called a public space... Public space situation is really sad.

Absolutely, but still, that is a reality in many cities. They are places where "going to the mall" is the main form of entertainment left.

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Re:A.I. Is About to Solve Loneliness. That's a Problem by chubot on Saturday August 02, 2025 @06:30PM (#44772207)

Uh I grew up in NJ suburbs in the 80’s and 90’s - that was already the case, and there was a hit movie 3 decades ago about it:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallrats

(But malls are much less popular now, probably mainly due to the rise of Internet retail)

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Re:A.I. Is About to Solve Loneliness. That's a Problem by fugalfervor on Saturday August 02, 2025 @11:16PM (#44773785)

Mallrats grossed 2 million against a 6 million budget. It wasn't a "hit"

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Re:A.I. Is About to Solve Loneliness. That's a Problem by fakedang on Sunday August 03, 2025 @02:06AM (#44774432)

Ironic that the US is embracing Middle Eastern culture (specifically the Gulf countries). Honestly it's funny when Americans criticize cities like Doha and Dubai for being lacklustre and cultureless when most American tier-2 cities and towns are boring af. I've been told in some towns and suburbs that the best thing to do for leisure was to visit the local Walmart.

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Re:A.I. Is About to Solve Loneliness. That's a Problem by saagarjha on Sunday August 03, 2025 @05:06AM (#44775210)

I don't think Doha or Dubai are "tier 2" cities of the Middle East.

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