Great commentary, Avi. It is going to be fascinating to watch this unfold. Like the puppy who is always glad to see us, but never barfs on the rug, Ai will work for a time - but the cravings to REALLY be seen, known, loved and accepted by a REAL human is going, I suspect, to keep plaguing us and inviting us to learn to grow up, show up & shape up!
All true. Though the land have far more advanced AI that they've released. And I'm
continue to be surprised about the depth of AI’s understanding of emotions and trauma. Given what I keep sewing, I continue to be curious about the possibilities as so much about this topic keeps challenging my beliefs.
It is nothing like amy other technology. And we’ve barely scratched the surface.
Tomorrow a group of about 20 local clinicians/healers will come to our 8 acre wooded land and retreat center to re-source themselves (take a moment to connect back w source and each other again) - feet on soil, sitting at the base of a grove of ancestor cedars, sharing a meal, a ritual, a song, a dance. This desire to ground in community in that which has held us for billions of years, is going to continue to call people away from technology and into communion w the beloved mystery. Like so many things there will be an ebb and flow and a paradox of contradictions. It will be fascinating to watch this level of technology weave its way into our human life story.
I believe the desire for community and real life connection will get deeper and more valuable. But there will be ways to make those real life experiences even more rich and layered by using the tech to do some prep.
It is a fascinating time to be alive and I’m so excited for you! 💙
This is complex - on one level, I agree w you that there is a real opportunity for Ai to play a significant role in mental health - accessibility, first-line defense, initial learning, perspective shifting, exposing & challenging cultural norms/assumptions, inviting and empowering deeper thought and reflection AND missing the healing energetic role mystery and human emotional presence, wisdom, and connection can play in the deeper healing process. Akin to the therapist that is in their first few years of practice with the sage or shaman who’s been walking w folx for 20+ years. It’s hard to imagine Ai mastering that level of nuance and presence.
I really believe if given the option we will want humans every time...
I think it will serve as a crutch and might ultimately make us feel more disconnected.
But there are a lot of companies betting big on this space, and as we've seen with social media, understanding humans also means being able to find ways to seduce them and deepening the addiction.
I'm also very curious how this goes...
This year is going to be a big year also with "AI co-workers" joinng our workforce, so it's something we will need to deal with on multiple fronts.
Great commentary, Avi. It is going to be fascinating to watch this unfold. Like the puppy who is always glad to see us, but never barfs on the rug, Ai will work for a time - but the cravings to REALLY be seen, known, loved and accepted by a REAL human is going, I suspect, to keep plaguing us and inviting us to learn to grow up, show up & shape up!
Thanks for all your hard work!!! xoxo
All true. Though the land have far more advanced AI that they've released. And I'm
continue to be surprised about the depth of AI’s understanding of emotions and trauma. Given what I keep sewing, I continue to be curious about the possibilities as so much about this topic keeps challenging my beliefs.
It is nothing like amy other technology. And we’ve barely scratched the surface.
The next two years will be truly transformative.
Tomorrow a group of about 20 local clinicians/healers will come to our 8 acre wooded land and retreat center to re-source themselves (take a moment to connect back w source and each other again) - feet on soil, sitting at the base of a grove of ancestor cedars, sharing a meal, a ritual, a song, a dance. This desire to ground in community in that which has held us for billions of years, is going to continue to call people away from technology and into communion w the beloved mystery. Like so many things there will be an ebb and flow and a paradox of contradictions. It will be fascinating to watch this level of technology weave its way into our human life story.
I believe the desire for community and real life connection will get deeper and more valuable. But there will be ways to make those real life experiences even more rich and layered by using the tech to do some prep.
It is a fascinating time to be alive and I’m so excited for you! 💙
I was also curious about your thoughts about AI therapists from last week edition. This one: https://avisainewsletter.substack.com/p/this-week-in-ai-3b8?r=v6g2x
This is complex - on one level, I agree w you that there is a real opportunity for Ai to play a significant role in mental health - accessibility, first-line defense, initial learning, perspective shifting, exposing & challenging cultural norms/assumptions, inviting and empowering deeper thought and reflection AND missing the healing energetic role mystery and human emotional presence, wisdom, and connection can play in the deeper healing process. Akin to the therapist that is in their first few years of practice with the sage or shaman who’s been walking w folx for 20+ years. It’s hard to imagine Ai mastering that level of nuance and presence.
I really believe if given the option we will want humans every time...
I think it will serve as a crutch and might ultimately make us feel more disconnected.
But there are a lot of companies betting big on this space, and as we've seen with social media, understanding humans also means being able to find ways to seduce them and deepening the addiction.
I'm also very curious how this goes...
This year is going to be a big year also with "AI co-workers" joinng our workforce, so it's something we will need to deal with on multiple fronts.