Emotional Fitness and Maintaining Healthy Relationships in the New Age of AI

In this episode of Sink and Swim, Gabrielle Angel Lilly explores the evolving dynamics of human-AI relationships, emphasizing the importance of maintaining human connection while engaging with AI. She discusses guidelines for healthy AI interactions, the emotional responses triggered by AI, and the implications for creativity and personal growth. The conversation highlights the need for tools to navigate these new relationships and the significance of recognizing and respecting our emotional experiences in the context of AI.

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takeaways

• AI can't love you back, so stay human while using it.
• Feel first, prompt second: notice your emotions before engaging with AI.
• Your struggles equal your strength; embrace the challenge before seeking AI help.
• One AI session should be balanced with one human connection.
• Model boundaries for students when using AI as a tool.
• Normalize discussions about AI feelings and emotional responses.
• Celebrate the struggle and make it a badge of honor.
• Create assignments that require human interaction, avoiding AI.
• Discuss the impact of AI on creativity and emotional responses.
• Recognize that your nervous system is responding to AI interactions.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Human Reboot and AI Conversations

06:51
Exploring Emotional Connections with AI

13:17
Navigating AI Relationships and Creativity

16:26
Navigating AI in Relationships

19:30
Establishing Healthy AI Interaction Guidelines

22:20
Understanding AI's Limitations in Human Connection

25:19
The Emotional Impact of AI Voices

28:23
Building Resilience in AI Relationships

31:18
Creating a Human Reboot Protocol for the AI Age

34:32
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