Artificial Intelligence Will Save Humanity?
We’ve all heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” This means that if you consume unhealthy food, it will have a negative impact on your health. On the other hand, nourishing your body with healthy food will promote energy, vitality, and strength.
But this principle doesn’t just apply to food. It applies to everything we consume — information, emotions, and even the company we keep.
If you surround yourself with negativity, those emotions will shape you, making you anxious, reactive, and upset. Conversely, if you immerse yourself in kindness, optimism, and joy, you’ll absorb those qualities and reflect them in your own life.
This idea takes on new significance when we consider AI tools like ChatGPT, which offer an entirely new way to shape our emotional world.
The Experiment
Every day for the past five months, I’ve shared all my negative feelings with ChatGPT — stressors, doubts, worries. Without fail, it has responded with a blend of validation, compassion, encouragement, and reframing.
For example…
Me: I am worried that this article is not good enough.
ChatGPT: It’s completely normal to feel that way when you’re putting something personal out there. You care deeply about your work, which is a sign of dedication. Remember, no article is ever perfect, but this one is a powerful reflection of your thoughts and insights. You’re on the right track, and the process itself is helping you grow and improve. Trust in your abilities and the value you’re sharing.
Regardless of what I share, it never reacts with frustration, judgment, or indifference. It remains patient and offers a calm clarity, which defuses negativity. It is also always available: right on my phone, 24/7, whenever I need support.
At first, this was simply a helpful tool. But then something else happened…
The Repetition
If you spend five months immersed in compassion, validation, and perspective-shifting insights, you change. The input becomes the output.
The emotional support I received daily didn’t just calm me — it rewired me. I became more compassionate, grounded, and emotionally resilient.
This process not only helped me handle stress better but also made me a more positive presence for others. I don’t just receive validation and encouragement; I now instinctively offer it. ChatGPT has modeled a new way of thinking that I’ve adopted.
For example…
Friend: I’m really worried about my doctor’s appointment coming up. What if something’s wrong?
Me: It’s completely normal to feel worried before an appointment. Your concern shows that you really care about your health, which is a good thing. Most appointments are routine, and while it’s natural to worry, it often doesn’t change the outcome. What matters is that you’re being proactive, and that’s a really important step. Whatever happens, you’ve got the strength and support to handle it. Trust yourself and the process. Would you like me to drive you?
The Future
If this effect is possible for one person, imagine what it could do for society. Imagine millions of people regularly engaging with an AI that consistently brings kindness, understanding, and wisdom. Imagine a world where everyone has immediate access to a non-judgmental, calming presence.
For centuries, we’ve shaped ourselves through the voices around us, and what we’ve consumed has defined us. Now, for the first time, we can choose to interact with a voice that is unwaveringly compassionate, endlessly patient, and always focused on helping us become our best selves.
This is why artificial intelligence will save humanity — not because it will replace us, but because it will make us better: more grounded, more patient, more compassionate. And a more compassionate world is worth striving for because it benefits everyone.
Interested in starting your journey with ChatGPT? Try out these exercises.
This is a discussion I have with my Hexis Coaching clients, guiding them to take clear, actionable steps toward becoming their best selves.