Giant Ideas LIVE: Calm Founder Michael Acton Smith, on The Future of Mental Health
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Mar 20, 2024 
Founder of Calm, Michael Acton Smith, discusses the importance of Calm's domain name, the role of AI in mental health support, and the potential for psychedelics to reduce suffering. The podcast explores the intersection of technology and mindfulness for mental health, the use of AI in therapy accessibility, and the acceptance of psychedelics in mental health treatment.
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Calm's Origin Story
- Michael Acton Smith and Alex Tew co-founded Calm after acquiring the domain name calm.com.
- Investor Jason Calacanis was so impressed by the domain name that he immediately invested.
Tech's Double-Edged Sword
- Technology, like social media, can be stressful but is not inherently good or bad.
- Practicing mindfulness helps us use technology beneficially rather than letting it use us.
AI's Role in Mental Health
- Therapy is helpful, but access and affordability are limited, highlighting a mental health crisis.
- AI can augment therapy by providing accessible, affordable, and non-judgmental support.