Debugging The Uncanny Valley

By Kenwright

An engaging exploration of why almost-human faces, voices, and movements can feel eerie, unsettling, and strangely wrong.

Pages: 188
Publication: 2026
Language: English
ISBN: 9798254094791

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Looking for a new direction in Psychology of Perception? “Debugging The Uncanny Valley” makes a persuasive case for giving the subject your attention. Bring a specific question and turn the reading into a purposeful exploration. Almost-human design is a fascinating place to ask how appearance, movement, and expectation fit together. Bring a face, voice, or avatar example to the reading and ask which small detail changes your response. Bring a pencil, a small example, and the willingness to ask why a relationship works. Moving between symbols and visible behaviour can turn an abstract topic into something you want to investigate further. Worth exploring when you are ready for a fresh reading direction.

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Debugging The Uncanny Valley dives into the strange psychological space where realism becomes discomfort. When something looks nearly human but not quite right, our instincts react immediately. This book explores that unsettling threshold through the lenses of perception, design, emotion, and technology. From lifelike robots and digital avatars to synthetic voices and animated faces, it examines why imperfect realism can feel more disturbing than obvious fiction. Clear, accessible, and engaging, this book is ideal for readers curious about the intersection of psychology, artificial intelligence, robotics, and human-computer interaction.

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