Is Calling Out AI Use Really About the Planet — or Your Ego?

Описание: -Welcome back to The Daily Donna — and welcome to Critical Thinking Thursday.

In today’s episode, we are taking a step back from therapy-ish topics because another question is at hand:

When we call out people for using generative AI, are we really trying to protect the planet — or are we feeding our ego and missing the real problem?

I am talking about how social learning theory, dopamine, fear, and systemic power all shape how we talk about AI, convenience, and environmental harm.

This isn’t a defense of reckless AI use — it’s a deeper look at who we’re holding accountable and why.

In this episode, we explore:

-Why calling out individuals feels more satisfying than challenging systems
-Convenience vs environmental responsibility
-Time poverty and why people use AI
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00:00 – Is This About Ego or Change?
00:27 – Why a Therapist Is Talking About AI
01:45 – Manufacturing Excuses & Accountability
03:40 – Critical Thinking Thursday Begins
04:55 – Social Learning Theory Explained
07:35 – Dopamine & Being “Right” Online
09:55 – Individuals vs Systems
12:50 – Time Poverty & Convenience
15:05 – AI as Community & Access Issues
17:05 – Family Systems Analogy
19:35 – Capitalism, Greed & Responsibility
21:50 – Discourse vs Disrespect
23:30 – Final Thoughts
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Do you think we’re aiming at the right target when we talk about AI harm?
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