A closer look

You see your doctor, nod along politely, and then—like a guilty secret—you rush home to consult the internet’s all-knowing AI. These digital oracles spit out endless possibilities, from the common cold to something out of a medical drama, making you both reassured and slightly panicked. In a world of information overload, people want a second—or third—opinion, even if it comes from a robot. Trust is complicated, and sometimes comfort arrives in the form of glowing screens whispering endless ‘what-ifs.’