Factors of attraction in human-machine communication

Human-Machine Communication refers to the collaborative process in which humans and machines use messages to create and participate in social reality. Among the most important aspects of social reality are personal relationships, which are accomplished through communication and social interaction with others. As communication between humans and artificial agents becomes more commonplace and sophisticated, it is important to consider whether meaningful relationships between the two are possible, what pathways of development they may follow, and what similarities and differences may emerge in comparison to the development of human interpersonal relationships. In this article, we will discuss the factors of attraction (proximity, physical attraction, similarity, liking, and resources) as they apply to human-machine communication and human-machine relationships.