It kind of sounds like you want to automate small talk. I think we need to have less tech, not more, if we're trying to solve this problem.

I could see how it could be interpreted that way!

In my mind, it's more like meeting new acquaintances at the dog park. Dogs start playing with each other and getting along and you end up chatting with the other dog's owner while watching the dogs play together. Trying to recreate those vibes with digital pets.