Expert Comment: Why cherish the analogue in a digital age?

Published on January 5, 2026

Dr Carissa Véliz, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the Institute for Ethics in AI, examines human relationships with the analogue in an increasingly AI-driven and digital-focussed world. 
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