"Scarier than killer robots": why your brain isn't ready for AI"Scarier than killer robots": why your brain isn't ready for AI
All In The Mind
The AI revolution is coming. Your mind isn't ready for it. Cognitive neuroscientist Joel Pearson walks us through the many ways artificial intelligence is messing — and will mess — with our psychology. From falling in love with AI to unforgettable deep fakes, we dive into an uncertain future and what you can do to prepare for it. This episode was first broadcast in April 2024. If you'd like to hear more from Joel, he featured on our episode about intuition called When to trust your gut instinct, and when to ignore it.
29:06•11 Jan 2025
How AI Could Mess with Your Mind: Insights from Joel Pearson
Episode Overview
- AI can significantly alter our psychological state.
- Deepfakes pose a serious threat to our perception of reality.
- AI relationships can impact our emotional well-being.
- Anthropomorphising AI can lead to misunderstandings.
- It's crucial to prepare for the psychological impacts of AI.
“If a triangle and a square can fool us, then ChatGPT4 will easily, easily fool us”
Artificial intelligence is shaking up the world, but have you considered how it might mess with your mind? In this episode of All In The Mind, cognitive neuroscientist Joel Pearson dives into the psychological impacts of AI. From the unsettling reality of deepfakes to the potential for AI relationships, Pearson explains why our brains are far from ready for the AI revolution.
You'll hear about the dangers of anthropomorphising AI and how our perceptions of reality could be twisted by advanced technology. If you've ever wondered what AI could mean for your mental health and society at large, this episode offers a thought-provoking perspective. Pearson doesn't just highlight the negatives; he also provides insights into how we can prepare for these changes and maintain our humanity in an increasingly digital world.
Tune in to understand the future of AI and its profound implications on our psychology.
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