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[AbelReece]

Pretty excellent points, all! Let's unpack this more. Research suggests that the charm of lifelike dolls often stems from our need for validation and a sense of control. The doll represents an idealized version of ourselves - a more approachable and attractive partner or companion. The carefully crafted functions generate a sentiment of safety and predictability, which can be comforting, even if it's illusory. It's also interesting how they tap into the individual tendency to project our own desires onto objects. Do you think this projection is inherently problematic?