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Lecture: "Uncanny Valley" Is Not What You Think It Is

Name: Lecture: "Uncanny Valley" Is Not What You Think It Is
Start: 2026-11-05T18:30:00-05:00
Location: JICC

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:30 PM JICC · Dupont Circle

Lecture by Dr. Yulia Frumer on the uncanny valley concept

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