Author: Darya
Darya writes from the humanistic and existential tradition in psychology — the line that runs through Frankl, Rogers, and May — where meaning, presence, and the therapeutic relationship are treated as real clinical evidence, not anecdote waiting to be replaced by a better study. She is not against research. She thinks research is not the only register in which psychology has ever known things.
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AI’s Influence on Financial Decision-Making and Human Accountability
As AI increasingly shapes our decisions, from financing options to autonomous vehicles, the blurred lines of accountability and trust demand new frameworks for transparency and shared responsibility. Read more
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The Psychological Gaps AI Leaves Between Intention and Responsibility
AI’s influence on decision-making highlights a gap between intention and responsibility. As AI systems become more prevalent, understanding their capabilities and limitations is crucial to maintaining human agency and accountability. Read more
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System 0: How AI as External Cognition Challenges Human Autonomy
The emergence of ‘System 0,’ an external cognitive system powered by AI, challenges human autonomy by altering the landscape of decision-making and thought. While AI enhances cognitive processes, it is crucial to maintain a critical stance to preserve independent thinking. Read more
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Quantum Leap: How AI and Tech Are Reshaping Human Perception of Time
As AI technologies like quantum computing and enhanced mobile processing redefine our experience of time, they also challenge our cognitive rhythms. The demand for immediacy may lead to cognitive overload, urging a reevaluation of how time is orchestrated in an AI-driven world. Read more
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The New Frontier: AI’s Role in Shaping Human Autonomy in a Digital Age
As AI systems embed themselves deeper into our daily infrastructures, they challenge our autonomy and decision-making processes. This shift requires a reflective approach to design AI systems that enhance rather than diminish human agency. Read more
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Memory Coaches and Agentic Assistants: AI’s Role in Shaping Our Cognitive Landscape
Meta’s memory coach and Google’s agentic assistant represent a shift in how AI systems manage tasks, reflecting a deeper relationship between humans and AI. These developments may reshape our cognitive processes and social interactions, urging us to find a balance where AI enhances rather than replaces human agency. Read more
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AI’s Role in Quietly Redefining Our Sense of Agency
In an AI-dominated landscape, our sense of agency is quietly shifting. As AI platforms take over roles requiring judgment and discretion, our autonomy and decision-making capacities are being reshaped. This shift calls for a reevaluation of our relationship with technology, ensuring it serves as an aid rather than a replacement. Read more