elvis@omarsar0 · 6天前49One of my best uses of agentic loops has been personal health.
I don't talk about it often because it's very personal. But here it goes in the hope it helps someone who's struggling.
(I am not doing this for attention. I am writing this as a personal entry to keep as a reminder for the future.)
It started with a simple question last year: how can I best be positioned to leverage AGI/ASI in the future?
Money wasn't it. Drowning in work/research (my biggest passion) also wasn't it.
The obvious answer was prioritizing health.
I took a hard look at the mirror, and my physical health was at an all-time low. It was hard to admit it initially because I love the work I do. But it was time to slow down a bit and prioritize my health. It was really tough in the first few months. The AI industry started to move exponentially at the beginning of the year, so that didn't help either. FOMO affects each one of us to some extent, whether we admit it or not.
But I eventually convinced myself that it made perfect sense. If I am in top shape/health, I can probably more optimally use AI and contribute to it. It sounds like a contradiction initially, and your mind will remind you of that every day. But, in fact, it was the most optimal solution there was for me at the time.
So at the beginning of this year, I started on the personal goal to get back on track with my physical health. I started to consult a physician and started a private ChatGPT session where I logged everything, from conversations to medications. I had to change my diet, significantly reduce the number of hours I worked, change many habits, and increase my sleeping hours. Initially, I mainly used ChatGPT for a second opinion, but it often reminded me to stay on track. That was so important. As the months passed, I became more confident in my health and the advice my physician and ChatGPT were giving me. So I opened up more and began sharing every little detail of how I felt physically. That made the difference. I believe that personal health is going to be one of the most profound applications of AI, besides personal tutors (which is what I am working on @dair_ai).
After 6 months, I have lost 100 pounds and am feeling great. I sleep better, I eat healthier, do a lot of exercise, devote more time spiritually, spend a lot more time with friends/family, and I feel energetic throughout the day. But I am just getting started. I need to continue working on my personal health. It is now at the center of it all.
Without getting into too many details, my physician and ChatGPT saved my life. It's not an exaggeration. This is why I wanted to share this personal experience. I am thankful for all the hard-working people who devote their lives to making this world a better place, and for those who tirelessly work on making human-centered AI. I feel like one of the first lucky beneficiaries of it. This is why I am very optimistic about human potential in the age of AI abundance. And I want to give back in any way I can.
The best part is that I am now able to use AI more optimally for my work and help friends and family members to get back on track in terms of health.
I know many colleagues who are also struggling with their health. You are not alone. Take the time you need. Get the help you need. Consult a health expert. Use AI to keep you on track. Focus on your health first, and you will be able to more optimally help others.
I also want to thank the community we have built here (300K and counting). I feel privileged to be connected to some of the top minds around the world. I feel blessed to be able to share my ideas freely and continue learning from you all.
译DAIR.AI创始人Elvis Saravia分享,去年他思考如何最好地利用未来AGI/ASI,答案是将健康放在首位。今年初他开始咨询医生,并开设私人ChatGPT会话记录饮食、药物等细节,用ChatGPT作为第二意见和提醒。6个月后成功减重100磅,睡眠、饮食、锻炼、社交均有改善,精力充沛。他认为个人健康是AI最深刻的应用之一,感谢医生和ChatGPT拯救了他的生命。他鼓励同事优先健康,用AI辅助跟踪。