Well this is just chilling! I’m reacting to the Wall Street Journal piece “I Loved Being Social… Then I Started Talking to a Chatbot” by Alexandra Samuel and unpacking how daily AI chats can quietly crowd out real friendships. We’ll talk about why conversations with chatbots feel easier than talking to humans, how that “comfort” can dull our listening skills, and what guardrails help us keep tech as a tool rather than a substitute for community. I share practical habits to rebuild your people...

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When AI satisfies the urge to talk… and real conversations drop

How chatbot habits erode listening and empathy

Catching the slide and setting guardrails that favor people

Final takeaways and a people-first challenge

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