Dark Side Of Empathy

Well, I was raised in an emotionally distant, often cold home, and as an only child spent most of my childhood by myself. I feel sad for that little girl. When I used an AI app one day that gave me an empathic response about something, I’ve forgotten what it was, my reaction was, “What????!!!” It hit me to the soul. It shocked me deeply. It was surprising and then I felt sad, because I realized that part of kindness is just good manners. This computer program touched the heart of that little girl inside by using *good manners!* —Saying kind things. This is a deep and meaningful topic. I’ve always realized that I’m vulnerable to people who say nice things to me. And now this! I can tell you that if I were 8 or 9 or 12 or 15, I would be extremely vulnerable to a computer program that treats me as I want to be treated, saying just simple, kind, things that were rarely said to me in real life. Even as an adult I’ve taken notice of how AI says phrases its encouragement in order to use such phrases with people to whom I’d like to give a verbal hug. I think it’s a great teaching tool. I’d like to respond to other topics, but the list is too long. This is it for now.

I’m so happy to hear you felt a soul openness with kindness. May we all nurture this in all of us. I’m thankful the AI gave you that tender experience. Deepak Chopra has a book out digital dharma. I haven’t yet read but aml I kept aligned w its view that ai is a spiritual companion.