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Afternoons with Helen Farmer

The importance of human contact

1 hour 26 minutes | Wednesday, 4 March 2026

They’ve been heralded as the solution to loneliness, but new research suggests AI companions are actually increasing social isolation. We meet the experts trying to ensure everyone in the UAE has the human companionship they need. Plus, we talk small business strategies, how not to panic about your property investments, and get top tips on regulating our nervous systems...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The importance of human contact
Afternoons with Helen Farmer

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