In this fascinating Boom Room episode, Sasha and Carmelo of Arcanum Ventures sit down with Anna Mikeda, a pioneering psychologist and AI psychology engineer.With over a decade of experience blending Eastern mindfulness (meditation, qigong) with Western therapy, Anna is now at the forefront of designing emotionally intelligent AI at Glass Umbrella and formerly at SophiaVerse.Anna dives deep into the "black box" of the human-AI relationship. We explore whether LLMs are truly intelligent or just convincingly human, the psychological inevitability of anthropomorphizing AI, and the hidden costs of "AI slop" on our attention spans.Whether you are a developer, a tech founder, or simply trying to stay sane in an automated world, this conversation provides essential insights into AI hygiene, the dopamine loops of synthetic content, and the ethical responsibility of AI platforms toward our collective mental health.🔹 Topics Covered:• Anna’s journey from mindfulness and psychology to AI engineering• The reality of LLM capabilities: What are we overestimating?• Defining AGI from a psychological vs. a technical perspective• Why humans are hardwired to project humanity onto chatbots• The psychological impact of "AI Slop" and cognitive saturation• How AI-mediated stimulation affects dopamine and attention• The responsibility of AI platforms in protecting user mental health• Practical AI hygiene tips: How to protect your mind in the digital age• Advice for founders: Navigating burnout and chaos in the tech world👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your thoughts on the future of AI sentience!#AnnaMikeda #AIPsychology #AGI #SophiaVerse #GlassUmbrella #MentalHealth #Mindfulness #AIHygiene #TechBurnout #HumanAI #Psychology #Web3 #BoomRoom #ArcanumVentures--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Anna Mikeda & Glass Umbrella, Inc.👉 Anna Mikeda LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anna-mikeda👉 Glass Umbrella, Inc. Website: glassumbrella.io/👉 Glass Umbrella, Inc. YouTube: @theSmithyWorkspace 👉 Glass Umbrella, Inc. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-learning-smithy/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with Glass Umbrella, Inc. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups and #web3 industriesThis video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!