The degree does depend on the pet to be fair. I have said similar “it’s not that they care, it’s that I care and find that rewarding” type things when family members have asked why I’d have non-social animals like lizards as pets.
True! Same reason I keep fish. I know the fish don’t love me back, but I derive joy from keeping little creatures in an ecosystem that I’ve cultivated for them. In conclusion, I’m God.
And plants and teddy bears, even Tamagotchi and Aibo too. People get attached to them, so on an emotional level it’s very similar to falling for ChatGPT. I still feel it’s kinda silly.
The degree does depend on the pet to be fair. I have said similar “it’s not that they care, it’s that I care and find that rewarding” type things when family members have asked why I’d have non-social animals like lizards as pets.
True! Same reason I keep fish. I know the fish don’t love me back, but I derive joy from keeping little creatures in an ecosystem that I’ve cultivated for them. In conclusion, I’m God.
And plants and teddy bears, even Tamagotchi and Aibo too. People get attached to them, so on an emotional level it’s very similar to falling for ChatGPT. I still feel it’s kinda silly.