Living Well with Technology. In this episode of the Human Pulse podcast, Fabrice Neuman and Anne Trager explore the implications of AI in addressing loneliness, the importance of discomfort for personal growth, and the complexities of human-AI interactions. They discuss the potential benefits and risks of AI companions, the role of boredom in fostering creativity, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI's empathetic capabilities. The conversation delves into the challenges of relying on AI for emotional support and the potential degradation of content as AI continues to evolve. they call on listeners to stay curious, question the tools that mirror us, and keep human connection at the core of an automated future.

Recording Date: July 27th, 2025

Hosts: Fabrice Neuman – Tech Consultant for Small Businesses & Anne Trager – Human Potential & Executive Performance Coach

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Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(00:40) AI & Loneliness Debate

(03:44) Loneliness vs. Discomfort

(06:20) Boredom, Rest & Productivity

(10:18) “Lazy Prompts” with Prompt Cowboy

(13:57) AI Empathy, Ethics & Addiction

(20:33) New Human–AI Interaction Paradigm

(21:25) Language Flattening & Data Degradation

(25:51) Conclusion

Resources & Links

Paul Bloom, “A.I. Is About to Solve Loneliness. That’s a Problem” (The New Yorker)

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/07/21/ai-is-about-to-solve-loneliness-thats-a-problem

Prompt Cowboy (prompt-refinement tool)

https://www.promptcowboy.ai

Lex Friedman Podcast #475 – Demis Hassabis: Future of AI, Simulating Reality, Physics and Video Games

https://lexfridman.com/demis-hassabis-2

Victoria Turk, “The Great Language Flattening” (The Atlantic)

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/04/great-language-flattening/682627/

MKBHD, “This Is What Happens When You Re-Upload a YouTube Video 1000 Times”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR4KHfqw-oE

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