Jebediah Taylor
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Dr. Jebediah Taylor is a leading voice in human-computer interaction, specializing in the psychology of smart technology and the uncanny valley effect. His research critically examines how users emotionally and cognitively respond to increasingly sophisticated digital assistants and AI-driven devices. Taylor’s most cited work, “Alexa, how are you feeling today?” (2020, 14 citations), provides foundational insights into the subtle discomfort—or “uncanniness”—that smart speakers can evoke, challenging assumptions about seamless human-machine rapport. By demonstrating that even familiar voice assistants can trigger eeriness, Taylor’s study has shaped subsequent research on user trust and interface design. Beyond this landmark paper, his broader contributions explore the boundaries of anthropomorphism and the psychological costs of pervasive computing. Taylor’s work is essential reading for students and researchers in HCI, robotics ethics, and user experience, offering a critical lens on our increasingly intimate relationships with technology. His findings have been presented at major conferences and continue to influence the design of more empathetic, user-aware systems.
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- 1“Alexa, how are you feeling today?”14 citations · 2020