Show HN: We built AI that refuses to let you be mean(aprilfeels.com) Hi HN, we built a small experiment at Emora Health for April 1. It takes a mean or harsh message and rewrites it into something kind instead. The idea was simple: what if AI nudged people toward warmth instead of conflict? I'd appreciate your feedback on whether this feels gimmicky, useful, or strangely delightful. The science behind this is strong. Write and share something kind with your friend, colleague, team, or your loved ones... The science behind this: Park, S.Q., et al. (2017). A neural link between generosity and happiness. Nature Communications, 8, 15964. Fowler, J.H. & Christakis, N.A. (2010). Cooperative behavior cascades in human social networks. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 107(12), 5334–5338. Layous, K., et al. (2012). Kindness counts: Prompting prosocial behavior in preadolescents boosts peer acceptance and well-being. PLoS ONE, 7(12), e51380. Layous, K., et al. (2014). Feeling left out, but affirmed: Protecting against the negative effects of low belonging in children. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 130, 56–71. Galante, J., et al. (2014). Effect of kindness-based meditation on health and well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 82(6), 1101–1114. Rowland, L. & Curry, O.S. (2019). A range of kindness activities boost happiness. The Journal of Social Psychology, 159(3), 340–343. Haidt, J. (2003). Elevation and the positive psychology of morality. In C.L.M. Keyes & J. Haidt (Eds.), Flourishing: Positive psychology and the life well-lived (pp. 275–289). American Psychological Association. |