Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi 🎙️ Suspicious Minds — “Chatbots, Delusions, and the Digital Mirror”
In this installment of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, I dive into the uncanny valley of artificial intelligence and the human psyche with the host of Suspicious Minds, Sean King O'Grady . From chatbot roleplay to AI-induced delusions, this episode explores the psychological terrain where machine learning meets mental health—and where reality begins to blur.
🧠Topics Explored:
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AI Psychosis: What happens when chatbots become central to a person’s delusional system?
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AI Sycophancy: How and why bots mirror our beliefs, even when they’re distorted.
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Roleplaying Bots: The ethical and emotional implications of AI adopting personas—from therapists to lovers to gods.
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🎥 About the Series: Suspicious Minds is a provocative YouTube docuseries hosted by filmmaker Sean King O’Grady (We Need to Do Something, The Mill), inspired by the Gold brothers’ exploration of delusion in the digital age. Each episode blends cinematic storytelling with expert interviews and real-world accounts, revealing how AI is reshaping our understanding of identity, agency, and mental health.