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Invisible Machines podcast by UX Magazine

Radically Honest AI with Dr. Anna Lembke

Jan 17, 2025
Dr. Anna Lembke, a renowned psychiatrist and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic, dives into the impactful relationship between AI and addiction. She introduces the concept of radical honesty as vital for recovery, linking it to addiction management in the digital age. The discussion critiques the idealistic view of AI's benefits, explores how technology can create addictive behaviors, and emphasizes the ethical dilemmas of AI in human interactions. Ultimately, Lembke advocates for 'radically honest AI' to help navigate the complexities of modern addiction.
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  • Dr. Anna Lembke emphasizes that the instant gratification from digital platforms stimulates dopamine addiction similar to substance abuse.
  • Radical honesty is proposed as a vital approach in addiction recovery, fostering self-awareness and improving decision-making capabilities.

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The Impact of AI on Behavioral Addictions

Conversational technologies and AI are reshaping human behavior, leading to new forms of behavioral addictions. The instant gratification offered by platforms like TikTok mimics the effects of drugs, creating a dopamine-driven cycle of compulsive use. Similar mechanisms of tolerance and addiction are observed in both substance use and behaviors such as gaming or excessive social media consumption. As teenagers report feelings of continuous online presence, this reflects a cultural shift where digital media acts as a powerful reinforcing agent.

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