AI and Relationships, Part 1: Into the Woods

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🗓️ 15 August 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Amir Mizroch spent years deconstructing fairy tales for his children — and thinking that maybe, he could create something out of his analysis and storytelling for a wider audience. In the first episode of our two-part series on AI and relationships, we hear what Amir finally created, and explore the questions it raises about connection in the digital age.

Credits: This episode was produced by Grace Tatter, and edited by Meg Cramer. It was co-hosted by Amory Sivertson and Ben Brock Johnson. Mix and sound design by Emily Jankowski.

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0:00.0	I've ruled out uni because I want to live at home.
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2:06.0	Yeah. Yes. What do you want, Amory? I want to tell you about a conversation that I had earlier this year that I have not stopped thinking about. You ready? I'm ready. My name is Amir Mizrach. I live in Israel,
2:14.8	just outside of Tel Aviv. I am a journalist and communications advisor, content producer. I have three kids. So Amir Mizraq, on top of his journalism work, he's got a side project just for fun.
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