Who is the most philosophical person you ever met, and what made them so special and heartfelt to you?

Can the UK not quite match Germany in standard of living, economic size & industrial terms? It’s above Spain, Nordics & Benelux, broadly on an even par to Italy, & occasionally hovers above & below France. In essence, a medium sized European country?
Have you ever been consciously or unconsciously "flirted with" by an AI chatbot or assistant? How did that make you feel?