In this episode of Confessions of a Cyber Psychologist, Carolyn Freeman speaks with Mel Celich, applied psychologist and advisor to Harvard’s AI for Human Flourishing Council. Together, they explore the human-AI relationship, digital agency, the crisis of meaning in a hyperconnected world, and how technology is reshaping identity, empathy, and community. Mel discusses the psychological impacts of synthetic relationships with AI, the future of work, and why every tech firm needs a psychologist. It’s a deep, insightful conversation on reclaiming our humanity in a digital age; thought-provoking, hopeful, and a must-listen for anyone navigating today’s tech-saturated world.

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