I Got a Grok in My 'Rari w/ Dr. Jack Keefe
Binchtopia
Intro
Julia Hava introduces Jack Keefe and previews their discussion of AI psychosis, technology-shaped delusions, and the psychological costs of chatbot dependence.
Chat, are we cooked? Julia is joined by friend and mentor Dr. Jack Keefe to explore the ongoing epidemic of AI psychosis and the dire consequences of having a sycophant in our pocket. They trace the history of how technology has repeatedly reshaped our understanding of reality, from medieval nobles who believed their bodies were made of glass, telegraph operators struck by sudden paralysis, and tech moguls convinced they're living in The Matrix. Digressions include questioning the humanity of Mr. Beast, the stay tethered to reality challenge, and The Truman Show as a psychotic touchstone.
This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette.
Check out Jack's work here: https://jack-keefe.com/
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