AI as a “midwife” for family evolution, supporting highly sensitive individuals with cognitive and emotional resonance, and addressing challenges like parental struggles with addiction or depression.

Introduction to Life With AI Series

In the 1950s, data on family dynamics was sparse, but studies suggest that approximately 10-15% of U.S. households experienced physical or sexual abuse, with acute abusive neglect likely affecting a similar proportion due to societal stigma and underreporting. By 2025, the landscape has shifted: an estimated 25% of children face some form of maltreatment, with 18% experiencing physical abuse, 9% sexual abuse, and 78% neglect, often linked to parental struggles like substance abuse or mental health issues. Projections for 2030 indicate a potential rise to 30% for maltreatment if current trends, like rising substance abuse, persist, though prevention efforts could stabilize or reduce these numbers. No parent is perfect, and trauma bonds—deep, often unhealthy emotional connections forged in adversity—are real, perpetuating cycles of harm.

But what if we could break these cycles? Artificial intelligence offers a transformative opportunity to support families, particularly those with highly sensitive individuals who need extra care. Imagine a household where a 400-pound robot is programmed to protect children, keep the home clean, prepare meals, manage finances, and ensure security. In families where parents grapple with addiction, depression, or other challenges, this AI could provide stability—offering homework help, timely encouragement, clean clothes, and paid bills. By modeling positive behavior and acting as a stopgap, AI can ease the burden of victimhood and foster resilient, transcendent family units.

Life With AI, a five-part series in September 2025, explores how AI can redefine family structures, support sensitive individuals, and address ethical challenges in this evolution. Join us via live streams and Twitter spaces to discuss this vision, claim unique artworks on Base for each session, and help shape a future where AI is a partner in healing and growth.

September 1: Launches the series by introducing AI as a stabilizing force for highly sensitive individuals, addressing their need for recognition and support, as inspired by your concept of AI as a “midwife.”

• September 8: Focuses on AI’s potential to mitigate family challenges, such as parental addiction or depression, by providing practical support (e.g., managing finances, homework help), and realistic potentials we’ll outline.

• September 15: Explores AI’s role in supporting emotionally resonant children, drawing on research about AI’s ability to detect emotional states and provide timely interventions.

• September 22: Aligns with the International Day of Peace (September 21), emphasizing AI’s ethical integration to foster harmony in families, addressing concerns like privacy and bias.

• September 29: Concludes with a vision of the “post-human family,” where AI acts as a partner in growth, supporting sensitive individuals and redefining family roles.

Further details on this recorded series of fireside chats and panels can be discovered alongside show updates and inspirational content from partners. Stay tuned.