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Fred Hapgood's avatar

An issue I think about some is mental health therapy and the job of mental health counsellor. On the one hand it has features that cry out for automation: it is hard to find a counsellor, appointments are often inconvenient -- sometimes highly so -- in time, space, and money. On the other hand the resistance to the idea of a robot therapist by potential patients and clients is extreme. In my experience people regard the idea as about a ridiculous a notion as there is -- maybe on a level with robot Rabbis. But I admit that if I knew enough about the process I might see the logic in this very high degree of skepticism. But I can't quite give up hope. I am surrounded by people who need therapy and can't get/afford it.

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Elle Griffin's avatar

I definitely agree that automation is a good thing, and that if we pair it with socialized medicine/healthcare and possibly universal basic income, hopefully it will only mean that humans can engage in more meaningful work. I’m excited to explore this further in future posts!

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