genuinely interesting conversation regarding AI therapists on tonight’s stream of consciousness stream

assuming a high enough level of competence, would you be open to having an AI therapist for yourself? or is a human connection too important?

Midwestern US boy, silicon valley transplant, software engineer / web dev interested in AI and male health optimization.

FWIW, I think this could be somewhat measurable. If a chat bot can produce a hormonal response in league with regular social contact (no therapy required), then we’re cooking with gas.

Barring that the best use will be to get real information (eg physiological advice)