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by spyspy 3355 days ago
"Uncanny valley"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_valley

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Uncanny valley is not the explanation for all creepy looking models. It is specifically a problem with very realistic looking models and textures not being quite right, for a variety of reasons. These models are not attempting to be realistic, nor are they particularly close.
https://www.samharris.org/podcast/item/living-with-robots

Interesting discussion re: the uncanny valley.