March 28, 2024Dr. Scott Conkright, PsyD

How to Program AI for Ick? It’s an Icky Problem

This is the first in a series of conversations I had with Chatgpt about AI, Affect Theory, and how to code for feelings. I cleaned up the chat with Grammerly to make it easier to read (and fix obvious grammar and spelling issues.) You are otherwise getting the chat in its entirety. From my first

March 15, 2024Dr. Scott Conkright, PsyD

The Vital Gap: How AI Lacks the Nuance of Human Vitality Affects

In this new era of artificial intelligence (AI), where machines can diagnose diseases, drive cars, and even mimic human conversation, an unbridgeable gap remains: the absence of vitality affects. These dynamic qualities of emotional experiences encompass our feelings’ rhythm, tempo, intensity,…

March 8, 2024Dr. Scott Conkright, PsyD

Decoding Love: Navigating Feelings, Desire, and Connection

Have you ever wondered why a simple ‘like’ on social media or a heartfelt comment can brighten your day? Why do we yearn for genuine connections despite the unpredictable rhythms of our daily lives? Dive with me into the fascinating realm of Affect Relational Theory as we explore the profound…

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