Tag: Empathy

First AI: Narcissists, Psychopaths (2014 Lecture) (Vaknin Narcissism Summaries)

The video explored the concept of artificial intelligence, emphasizing machines convincing humans they are human and raising philosophical questions about empathy and the nature of humanity. It delved into the psychological traits of narcissists and psychopaths, highlighting their lack of empathy, objectification of others, and the impact on human interaction and communication. The conversation concluded with reflections on collective mental health issues and the perceived divide between psychology and psychiatry within the scientific community.

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LECTURE Extremes of the Human Mind: The Most Terrifying Place of All (MIT University, Skopje)

The meeting explored diverse psychological phenomena, highlighting the impact of cultural context on mental health diagnoses and treatment, and discussed rare disorders that challenge conventional understandings of reality. It examined the nature of empathy, solipsism, and the human mind, contrasting genuine human experience with artificial intelligence and psychopathy, emphasizing the limitations and philosophical challenges within modern psychology. The speaker critiqued contemporary psychology’s reliance on quantifiable methods and machines, advocating for a return to philosophical rigor and a deeper focus on the human mind as central to psychological study.

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