Vibe Check: AI and Behavioral Science in Silicon Valley - by Evan Nesterak - Behavioral Scientist
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Vibe Check: AI and Behavioral Science in Silicon Valley - by Evan Nesterak - Behavioral Scientist
The AI Happiness Framework:
- DO use AI for: Automating left brain “tasks” to free up time for right brain meaning, i.e your kids, spouse, and real world relationships.
- DON'T use AI as: Your therapist, friend, or confidant. Brooks warns: “Your brain knows it's being used incorrectly, and you'll get sad, anxious, and lonely.”
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🤖 ChatGPT
Imagine me ducking while wearing a poncho and one of those floppy fisherman’s rain hats in anticipation of you reading this section and throwing tomatoes at me, right before you unsubscribe. I get that this is a hot button topic for a lot of people and I hate ruffling feathers, but here are my thoughts of the moment!
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Imagine me ducking while wearing a poncho and one of those floppy fisherman’s rain hats in anticipation of you reading this section and throwing tomatoes at me, right before you unsubscribe. I get that this is a hot button topic for a lot of people and I hate ruffling feathers, but here are my thoughts of the moment!
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I stand with... See more
What inspired me in April
My main concern is both the loss of authenticity, but also technological dependency, like relying on AI too might reduce an artist’s creativity. Think of the TikTok effect, or using Chat GPT too much. These systems are so easy and useful, but you do end up using your brain less at the end of the day.