▲ | TimTheTinker 5 days ago | |
> I've seen many therapists and [...] their capabilities were much worse I don't doubt it. The steps to mental and personal wholeness can be surprisingly concrete and formulaic for most life issues - stop believing these lies & doing these types of things, start believing these truths & doing these other types of things, etc. But were you tempted to stick to an LLM instead of finding a better therapist or engaging with a friend? In my opinion, assuming the therapist or friend is competent, the relationship itself is the most valuable aspect of therapy. That relational context helps you honestly face where you really are now--never trust an LLM to do that--and learn and grow much more, especially if you're lacking meaningful, honest relationships elsewhere in your life. (And many people who already have healthy relationships can skip the therapy, read books/engage an LLM, and talk openly with their friends about how they're doing.) Healthy relationships with other people are irreplaceable with regard to mental and personal wholeness. > I think you just don't like that LLM can replace therapist and offer better advice What I don't like is the potential loss of real relationship and the temptation to trust LLMs more than you should. Maybe that's not happening for you -- in that case, great. But don't forget LLMs have zero skin in the game, no emotions, and nothing to lose if they're wrong. > Hate to break it to you, but "God" are just voices in your head. Never heard that one before :) /s |