The new website is nearly ready to launch! It will Debut Jan. 1! Get excited! On a related note, I spent some time chatting with an openai program last night. It was quite the experience exploring its limitations and strengths. Here's what it had to say about social media and how we might improve our relational interactions in the virtual space. My Query: Most social media engagements rely on dopamine-mediated interactions. This is suboptimal since productive and fulfilling human relationships are more than dopamine-mediated. What would have to happened to inject more oxytocin into virtual relationships? Openai response: [[Oxytocin, sometimes referred to as the "love hormone," is a hormone that plays a role in bonding, social interaction, and other behaviors. While social media interactions often rely on dopamine-mediated interactions, it is possible to inject more oxytocin into virtual relationships. Some ways to do this might include: Encouraging more positive social interactions: Oxytocin is released in response to positive social interactions, such as laughter, touch, and other forms of social bonding. Encouraging more positive social interactions on social media platforms could help increase oxytocin levels in virtual relationships. Providing opportunities for shared experiences: Oxytocin is also released when people experience something together, such as a shared activity or event. Providing opportunities for people to share experiences on social media platforms, such as virtual events or activities, could help increase oxytocin levels in virtual relationships. Fostering a sense of connection and community: Oxytocin levels are also increased when people feel a sense of connection and belonging to a community. Social media platforms could work to foster a sense of connection and community by creating spaces for people to engage with each other and share common interests. Encouraging empathy and understanding: Oxytocin is also released when people experience empathy and understanding. Social media platforms could encourage more empathetic interactions by promoting empathy and understanding as core values, and providing tools and resources to help people develop these skills. Overall, while social media interactions often rely on dopamine-mediated interactions, it is possible to inject more oxytocin into virtual relationships by encouraging positive social interactions, providing opportunities for shared experiences, fostering a sense of connection and community, and promoting empathy and understanding.]] In non-ai terms --> Co-Create An Encouraging Community! Interestingly, each of these objectives are what we are growing within our community here in Better Daily. I am grateful for the amazing individuals who have helped me cultivate "oxytocin-mediated relationships" in the virtual space. @patlee.tn says it better than the robots. Thanks for this, brother. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYiKoirazi4 It's been a journey and we're not done yet! 1% Better. Daily! #my1percent

Posted by Coach Alex VanHouten at 2022-12-14 14:34:16 UTC