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Why Are Humanoid Robots SO CREEPY? - Dear Blocko #34
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/05Ever wondered why some robots give you the creeps? This fun Q&A episode dives into the 'uncanny valley' and even touches on locked-in syndrome, perfect for picking up advanced vocabulary and understanding situational dialogue. You'll get a dose of humor and learn something new about neuroscience and robotics!
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cognitive
US /ˈkɑɡnɪtɪv/
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UK /ˈkɒgnətɪv/
- Adjective
- The process of knowing and remembering
- Relating to the ability to think and reason.
C1
More potential
US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
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UK /pəˈtenʃl/
- Adjective
- Capable of happening or becoming reality
- Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
- Uncountable Noun
- someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
A2TOEIC
More concept
US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/
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UK /'kɒnsept/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Abstract idea of something or how it works
- A plan or intention; a conception.
A2TOEIC
More disorder
US /dɪsˈɔrdɚ/
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UK /dɪs'ɔ:də(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of confusion or a lack of organization
- Illness when the body is not functioning well
- Transitive Verb
- To disrupt the order or arrangement of something.
B2
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