A future where human nature is properly understood, and various mental hurdles are given enough attention to become a significant factor in societal decision-making. It is hopeful because a world inhabited by people with fertile ideas believing in themselves will inevitably become more harmonious.
These Little AI robots, or chatbots for that matter (agreeably anthropomorphizing artificial intelligence is much cuter) would be the first point of reference for a human faced with a problem (not an emergency) or going through the motions trying to come to peace with a decision.
Both exist, but the “Little Robots” would be a tool AI indeed. The idea is to create space between an issue and human emotions, allowing for a more rational (healthier) decision-making.
Institute for Human Perplexity + research non-medical perplexity and its long-term effects on human condition and living standards
Schools could incorporate techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and metaphysics as part of their mandatory programs to develop capable citizens who view themselves as creators. This would encourage innovation, promote resilience and patience, and reduce the frequency of highly consequential negative events and dangerous circumstances. A child introduced to the idea of a united whole early one interacts with the world from a place of kindness and understanding as an adult.
In 2035, chill people face “meaning fatigue” in their perfectly optimized world. Life is calm but too predictable. To reclaim depth, they create mystery zones without AI, take unplugged pilgrimages, build things the hard way, and even let AIs malfunction playfully. In a world of comfort, they rediscover awe through friction, slowness, and shared imperfection.