Facilitated by Raymond Yee
A monthly discussion group exploring how artificial intelligence is showing up in everyday life -- in creativity, relationships, health, and society. Each session, participants read or watch one short piece ahead of time, then gather for a facilitated conversation. No technical background needed -- just curiosity and a willingness to share perspectives.
Session 1–May 20: A therapist puts ChatGPT on the couch. What happens when a trained psychoanalyst treats an AI as a patient? We'll discuss what this reveals about AI companionship, empathy, and how we connect with each other.
Raymond Yee, Ph.D. is a longtime Albany and Berkeley resident with a background in software engineering, data science, and teaching. He has been associated with UC Berkeley’s Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP) since 1995, teaching subjects from philosophy to web development to motivated young students, and is returning this summer to teach “Working and Thinking with AI.” He has also taught at UC Berkeley’s School of Information and currently consults on open-source software and data projects. Raymond has been exploring AI tools in his personal and professional life since the early days of ChatGPT, and is passionate about helping people think critically and creatively about how AI is reshaping everyday life. He is an Ashby Village Tech Team volunteer.
For more information and questions: raymond.yee@gmail.com