Why do we feel so weird when robots look a little too much like humans? How have artists navigated the uncanny valley - whether narrowly avoiding it or intentionally plunging into the psychological trench? Ellen & guest, science communicator Tom Lum, ride the zombie train right into the uncanny valley. Links: Follow Tom on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@tomlumperson'>TikTok</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/tomlumperson/'>Instagram</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@TomLumPerson'>YouTube</a>! Follow Ellen on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford'>TikTok</a>! Follow Spellbound and Gagged on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/spellboundandgagged/'>Instagram</a>! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): <a href='https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/uppbeat.io%2Ft%2Fdoug-organ%2Fsnake-oil/vZub/pOu2AQ/AQ/13206e26-0699-46d2-b12d-ea8ba031728a/4/S2x16HQOn3'>https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/snake-oil</a> License code: P8DTLVUL1FZUMREF

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