Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project
Understanding Stress, Anxiety, and Decision-Making: Unveiling Your Paleo-Caveperson Wiring
Explore the fascinating interplay of stress, anxiety, and pain on our ability to think, choose, and act in modern life through the lens of our paleo-caveperson wiring and survival programming.
Discover why we sometimes exhibit socially inappropriate behaviors under stress and find it challenging to make sound decisions in tense situations.
Gain insights from psychology, neuropsychology, physiology, sociology, biology, and social dynamics, explained in everyday language without overwhelming scientific jargon.
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Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project
The Avatar Effect: How AI, Gaming, and Digital Avatars Are Changing Who We Are
Ep 108. We are witnessing an explosive surge in human-technology interaction—from smartphones, tablets, and touchscreens to AI-driven wearables, virtual assistants, and advanced language models like ChatGPT. The digital interface is no longer just a tool; it's becoming an extension of our identity.
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, we're seeing a dramatic shift in how people connect with technology on a personal and emotional level. Whether it's through custom game avatars, interactive AI agents, or immersive augmented reality, the lines between the virtual self and real-world identity are rapidly blurring.
Studies are now confirming what psychologists have been hinting at for years: how we interact with digital characters—especially avatars we create—shapes our behavior, self-perception, and emotional states. This phenomenon is known as the Proteus Effect, a powerful cognitive response where our digital selves influence our real-world actions and beliefs.
As we step deeper into AI companionship, neural-connected tech, and behaviorally responsive systems, we must become more conscious of the psychological immersion and its effects. Our brains are wired to respond to visual cues, patterns, and empathy—even if the source is synthetic.
In a world where camouflage can be code, and simulation feels like connection, we must ask: how do we protect our authenticity? As we interface more intimately with digital systems, we must learn to guard our minds as well as our data.
🚨 This is the age of digital identity.
🧠 Be aware. Stay grounded. Walk consciously.