Real relationships aren’t always smooth. Human intimacy is defined by “rupture and repair.” The inevitable, messy misunderstandings that, when navigated, build true trust. But now, we’re entering a world where AI companions can offer constant validation, ease and “perfect’ responses, without friction. Are these interactions eroding our tolerance for the vulnerability required in human-to-human relationships? Can we maintain the capacity for authentic human connection if we spend most of our time interacting with systems designed to never offend or disappoint us? This talk explores how our growing reliance on digital relationships may be reshaping what we expect from each other, and what we’re willing to tolerate in real human connection. You’ll be invited to reflect on your own patterns and what it takes to stay in the complexity, vulnerability, and depth of real human connection.
Sunday June 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT CSI - Spadina Lounge192 Spadina Ave. Toronto, ON M5T 2C2
