Shell Game Episode 4: Take a Deep Breath
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Jul 30, 2024 The podcast delves into the intriguing intersection of AI and mental health, exploring how an AI voice agent tackles therapy. It confronts struggles with connection, examining anxiety in a technology-driven world. The conversation navigates Jungian psychology and concepts of identity, questioning how AI influences self-perception. Listeners encounter the potential and limitations of AI therapy, blending humor with personal reflections. The discussions also emphasize the critical importance of human connection in mental well-being.
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Persona and Shadow
- Carl Jung's persona concept suggests people wear masks, hiding their true nature.
- Evan Ratliff connects this to AI voice clones, exploring if they can access the 'shadow'.
Lumen Fails to Help
- Evan Ratliff tested Lumen, an AI health coach on Alexa.
- It repeatedly failed to understand his prompts, offering no solutions.
Personalizing the AI
- Evan personalized his AI by creating a detailed knowledge base.
- It included personal history, mental health, relationships, and private experiences.