Brave new world?

In case you thought "Her" was sci-fi .... For Sympathetic Ear, More Chinese Turn to Smartphone Program http://t.co/9njxjNkisF

— John Markoff (@markoff) July 31, 2015

I'm flabbergasted. I can't deny that it's coming, but I still find it hard to believe that so many are seeking and finding satisfaction in virtual relationships. I don't have a good idea of how many people are not seeking this kind of relationship compared to the number that are, but those that are seem to be without imagination and effort averse. It seems so much easier to read a book, say, than to seek a relationship like this.