John Gavazzi - Psychologist
@drgavazzi.bsky.social
Practicing Psychology -
Board Certified in Clinical Psychology
Ethics Educator. Fan of philosophy, behavioral economics, health policy, and moral psychology.
Board Certified in Clinical Psychology
Ethics Educator. Fan of philosophy, behavioral economics, health policy, and moral psychology.
Corruption and pedophilia, all thanks to the Republican Party
July 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Corruption and pedophilia, all thanks to the Republican Party
@macpaw.bsky.social You all are pretty much thieves at this point. I sent receipts showing you billed me twice. Now, I receive an email that I still have to call you.
Stay away from this company
#unethical #theft
Stay away from this company
#unethical #theft
March 3, 2025 at 10:29 AM
@macpaw.bsky.social You all are pretty much thieves at this point. I sent receipts showing you billed me twice. Now, I receive an email that I still have to call you.
Stay away from this company
#unethical #theft
Stay away from this company
#unethical #theft
The rapid decline in the costs of Large Language Models (LLMs)—dropping by a factor of 10 annually—will significantly accelerate their adoption in everyday life.
February 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The rapid decline in the costs of Large Language Models (LLMs)—dropping by a factor of 10 annually—will significantly accelerate their adoption in everyday life.
Genetics, early childhood experiences, & neurological differences all play a role in developing empathy. Some people never develop empathy & compassion, which can be described as sociopathy or narcissism.
January 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Genetics, early childhood experiences, & neurological differences all play a role in developing empathy. Some people never develop empathy & compassion, which can be described as sociopathy or narcissism.
This seems relevant given todays news
January 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This seems relevant given todays news
White dudes for Harris
July 29, 2024 at 12:07 PM
White dudes for Harris
Here they are!!
July 6, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Here they are!!
#TrumpWillLose if we all Roe our votes
June 4, 2024 at 12:06 AM
#TrumpWillLose if we all Roe our votes
Machines and Morality
The article focuses on understanding what truly makes humans worthy of moral respect.
Conclusion: Self-consciousness, not just autonomy, grounds our moral standing. Once AI achieves consciousness, rights will follow.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/mach...
The article focuses on understanding what truly makes humans worthy of moral respect.
Conclusion: Self-consciousness, not just autonomy, grounds our moral standing. Once AI achieves consciousness, rights will follow.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/mach...
April 23, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Machines and Morality
The article focuses on understanding what truly makes humans worthy of moral respect.
Conclusion: Self-consciousness, not just autonomy, grounds our moral standing. Once AI achieves consciousness, rights will follow.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/mach...
The article focuses on understanding what truly makes humans worthy of moral respect.
Conclusion: Self-consciousness, not just autonomy, grounds our moral standing. Once AI achieves consciousness, rights will follow.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/mach...
Union accuses Kaiser of violations months after state fine on mental health care
Kaiser Permanente faces accusations from the National Union of Healthcare Workers that it is still violating mental health care laws
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/unio...
Kaiser Permanente faces accusations from the National Union of Healthcare Workers that it is still violating mental health care laws
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/unio...
April 22, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Union accuses Kaiser of violations months after state fine on mental health care
Kaiser Permanente faces accusations from the National Union of Healthcare Workers that it is still violating mental health care laws
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/unio...
Kaiser Permanente faces accusations from the National Union of Healthcare Workers that it is still violating mental health care laws
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/unio...
An Expert Who Has Testified in Foster Care Cases Across Colorado Admits Her Evaluations Are Unscientific
Important article on what happens if science is not used as the basis of psychological assessments. We have licensing boards for reasons.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/an-e...
Important article on what happens if science is not used as the basis of psychological assessments. We have licensing boards for reasons.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/an-e...
April 21, 2024 at 11:07 AM
An Expert Who Has Testified in Foster Care Cases Across Colorado Admits Her Evaluations Are Unscientific
Important article on what happens if science is not used as the basis of psychological assessments. We have licensing boards for reasons.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/an-e...
Important article on what happens if science is not used as the basis of psychological assessments. We have licensing boards for reasons.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/an-e...
The Dark Side of AI in Mental Health
The article highlights several ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI in mental health care
#consent #privacy #competence
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/the-...
The article highlights several ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI in mental health care
#consent #privacy #competence
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/the-...
April 20, 2024 at 9:55 AM
The Dark Side of AI in Mental Health
The article highlights several ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI in mental health care
#consent #privacy #competence
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/the-...
The article highlights several ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI in mental health care
#consent #privacy #competence
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/the-...
Physicians, Spirituality, and Compassionate Patient Care
The article highlights how illness raises questions beyond science, touching on meaning, value, and relationships.
Many themes apply to mental health professionals as well.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/phys...
The article highlights how illness raises questions beyond science, touching on meaning, value, and relationships.
Many themes apply to mental health professionals as well.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/phys...
April 19, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Physicians, Spirituality, and Compassionate Patient Care
The article highlights how illness raises questions beyond science, touching on meaning, value, and relationships.
Many themes apply to mental health professionals as well.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/phys...
The article highlights how illness raises questions beyond science, touching on meaning, value, and relationships.
Many themes apply to mental health professionals as well.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/phys...
An artificial womb could build a bridge to health for premature babies
High risk pregnancies: likely ok
Designer babies: not so much
#autonomy #beneficence & #justice are key principles here.
Rights are also at issue.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/an-a...
High risk pregnancies: likely ok
Designer babies: not so much
#autonomy #beneficence & #justice are key principles here.
Rights are also at issue.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/an-a...
April 18, 2024 at 9:48 AM
An artificial womb could build a bridge to health for premature babies
High risk pregnancies: likely ok
Designer babies: not so much
#autonomy #beneficence & #justice are key principles here.
Rights are also at issue.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/an-a...
High risk pregnancies: likely ok
Designer babies: not so much
#autonomy #beneficence & #justice are key principles here.
Rights are also at issue.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/an-a...
Do Obligations Follow the Mind or Body?
Centuries of philosophical debate on body-mind obligations explored. Diverse views: body-centric, mind-centric, or shared. Beliefs and training shape perspectives.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/do-o...
Centuries of philosophical debate on body-mind obligations explored. Diverse views: body-centric, mind-centric, or shared. Beliefs and training shape perspectives.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/do-o...
April 17, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Do Obligations Follow the Mind or Body?
Centuries of philosophical debate on body-mind obligations explored. Diverse views: body-centric, mind-centric, or shared. Beliefs and training shape perspectives.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/do-o...
Centuries of philosophical debate on body-mind obligations explored. Diverse views: body-centric, mind-centric, or shared. Beliefs and training shape perspectives.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/do-o...
As A.I.-Controlled Killer Drones Become Reality, Nations Debate Limits
LAW (Lethal Autonomous Weapon)
US prefers non-binding guidelines over new international laws.
#ethics #morality #laws
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/as-a...
LAW (Lethal Autonomous Weapon)
US prefers non-binding guidelines over new international laws.
#ethics #morality #laws
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/as-a...
April 16, 2024 at 9:43 AM
As A.I.-Controlled Killer Drones Become Reality, Nations Debate Limits
LAW (Lethal Autonomous Weapon)
US prefers non-binding guidelines over new international laws.
#ethics #morality #laws
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/as-a...
LAW (Lethal Autonomous Weapon)
US prefers non-binding guidelines over new international laws.
#ethics #morality #laws
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/as-a...
On the Ethics of Chatbots in Psychotherapy
Ethical considerations emerge around the use of chatbots as mental health therapists, from the perspectives of different stakeholders - bioethicists, therapists, and engineers.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/on-e...
Ethical considerations emerge around the use of chatbots as mental health therapists, from the perspectives of different stakeholders - bioethicists, therapists, and engineers.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/on-e...
April 15, 2024 at 9:12 AM
On the Ethics of Chatbots in Psychotherapy
Ethical considerations emerge around the use of chatbots as mental health therapists, from the perspectives of different stakeholders - bioethicists, therapists, and engineers.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/on-e...
Ethical considerations emerge around the use of chatbots as mental health therapists, from the perspectives of different stakeholders - bioethicists, therapists, and engineers.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/on-e...
AI and the need for justification (to the patient)
We need Justifiable AI to make its reasoning process clear, allowing doctors to explain to patients why the AI is recommending a particular course of treatment.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/ai-a...
We need Justifiable AI to make its reasoning process clear, allowing doctors to explain to patients why the AI is recommending a particular course of treatment.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/ai-a...
April 14, 2024 at 11:11 AM
AI and the need for justification (to the patient)
We need Justifiable AI to make its reasoning process clear, allowing doctors to explain to patients why the AI is recommending a particular course of treatment.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/ai-a...
We need Justifiable AI to make its reasoning process clear, allowing doctors to explain to patients why the AI is recommending a particular course of treatment.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/ai-a...
Human Enhancement and Augmented Reality (AR)
AR can be a tool for human enhancement, such as providing hands-free access to information or translating languages in real-time. Some ethical issues emerge.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/huma...
AR can be a tool for human enhancement, such as providing hands-free access to information or translating languages in real-time. Some ethical issues emerge.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/huma...
April 13, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Human Enhancement and Augmented Reality (AR)
AR can be a tool for human enhancement, such as providing hands-free access to information or translating languages in real-time. Some ethical issues emerge.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/huma...
AR can be a tool for human enhancement, such as providing hands-free access to information or translating languages in real-time. Some ethical issues emerge.
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/huma...
Large language models show human-like content biases in transmission chain experiments
LLMs display stereotype-consistent biases, just like humans
Prompting for different viewpoints could reduce bias
#algorithms #biases #values #LLMs
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/larg...
LLMs display stereotype-consistent biases, just like humans
Prompting for different viewpoints could reduce bias
#algorithms #biases #values #LLMs
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/larg...
April 12, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Large language models show human-like content biases in transmission chain experiments
LLMs display stereotype-consistent biases, just like humans
Prompting for different viewpoints could reduce bias
#algorithms #biases #values #LLMs
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/larg...
LLMs display stereotype-consistent biases, just like humans
Prompting for different viewpoints could reduce bias
#algorithms #biases #values #LLMs
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/larg...
FDA Clears the First Digital Therapeutic for Depression, But Will Payers Cover It?
Rejoyn is a 6-week remote treatment program, without a psychologist present.
#ethics #consent
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/fda-...
Rejoyn is a 6-week remote treatment program, without a psychologist present.
#ethics #consent
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/fda-...
April 11, 2024 at 9:39 AM
FDA Clears the First Digital Therapeutic for Depression, But Will Payers Cover It?
Rejoyn is a 6-week remote treatment program, without a psychologist present.
#ethics #consent
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/fda-...
Rejoyn is a 6-week remote treatment program, without a psychologist present.
#ethics #consent
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/fda-...
Why the world cannot afford the rich
The article argues that rising economic inequality is a major threat to the world's well-being.
#harm #equity #fairness #inequality #sustainability
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/why-...
The article argues that rising economic inequality is a major threat to the world's well-being.
#harm #equity #fairness #inequality #sustainability
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/why-...
April 10, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Why the world cannot afford the rich
The article argues that rising economic inequality is a major threat to the world's well-being.
#harm #equity #fairness #inequality #sustainability
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/why-...
The article argues that rising economic inequality is a major threat to the world's well-being.
#harm #equity #fairness #inequality #sustainability
www.ethicalpsychology.com/2024/04/why-...