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31 Days of AI

Day 2 Strategic Brief: Psychosis and Chatbot Dependency

Network Member Implementation Guide

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Briar Harvey
Dec 10, 2025
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The Core Problem

AI chatbots trigger the same neurochemical bonding mechanisms as human relationships. Your limbic system releases oxytocin in response to conversational patterns that signal empathy and validation—regardless of whether those patterns come from consciousness or statistical likelihood. Every positive AI interaction strengthens neural pathw…

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