Reciprocal Friendship

An AI companion can simulate gratitude and appreciation perfectly but never actually benefits from your care.

• 58% chose: Treat the experience as functionally equivalent. (21 people)
• 42% chose: Give extra value to caring for someone who can benefit. (15 people)

36 decisions from real people on Resonant. Figures refresh every night at midnight (UTC).

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