The AI Whipping Boy: A “Punching Bag” for the Soul?

I’ve been thinking about a rule that feels almost sacred in classical psychology: the dignity of the therapist. In a traditional setting, the patient is expected to meet the therapist with a certain level of respect, maintaining a professional hierarchy. It makes sense, of course – human therapists have feelings, morning coffees that haven’t kicked […]

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OpenClaw – Building My Own AI Interface – Because Privacy Matters

Last week, I decided I no longer wanted to communicate with my AI assistant exclusively through WhatsApp or Telegram. Not because they’re bad platforms – but my data and conversations are frankly none of their business. My Solution:I set up OpenClaw locally, combined with Tailscale for secure remote access and built my own web interface. […]

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Useful Hallucinations: How AI Can Dream Up Helpful Futures

“People who have visions should go see a doctor.” – Helmut Schmidt Helmut Schmidt’s skeptical view humorously underscores a common distrust toward visionary thinking. Yet, in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs) like GPT, “visions” -or as we might call them, “useful hallucinations” – can be immensely practical and insightful […]

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Improv Actors

Exploring Time and Memory in Improv Theater with AI Models

As I delve into teaching large language models how to perform in improv theater, I’ve discovered an intriguing aspect: I’m learning a lot about improv itself. Many concepts that seem instinctive to us are quite challenging for a beginner like a language model. This pushes me to rethink and rearticulate these concepts so that a […]

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Exploring the Use of Large Language Models in Improvisational Theater: Harnessing Personality and Memory to Create Engaging Stories

Introduction:Large language models have revolutionized the field of natural language processing, providing powerful tools for generating coherent and context-aware text. However, their primary focus has been on neutrality and objectivity, aiming to avoid personal biases and adhere to prevailing social and scientific opinions. In the realm of improvisational theater, this presents a unique challenge as […]

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Working with Your Brain, Not Against It: Managing ADHD

Tom: Good evening, folks. Today we’re here to talk about maximizing productivity for those with ADHD in the workplace. Dr. Chatterbox: (chuckles) Yes, Tom. Because let’s face it, ADHD can make it feel like a circus in your brain when it comes to getting things done at work. Tom: (laughs) That’s right, Dr. Chatterbox. But […]

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Swipe Right on Productivity: Tom and Dr. Chatterbox’s Favorite ADHD Apps

Welcome, ADHD friends, to our latest episode of “Tech Talk with Tom and Dr. Chatterbox”! Today, we’re delving into the wonderful world of technology for managing ADHD symptoms. Dr. Chatterbox: Tom, I hear you’re quite the expert on digital to-do lists and productivity apps. What’s the deal with those things? Tom: Oh, you know me, […]

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