A space to share and process our experiences with AI.

AI Feelings Circle

A free, online sharing circle where people gather to express and process their feelings about artificial intelligence. We meet every second Saturday, creating space for both sharing and witnessing.

Is This You?

  • Feel overwhelmed/scared/worried/angry about the effects of AI on society?

  • Have a general sense of unease around AI but can't yet pinpoint what it really is?

  • Want to talk about it but no one around you cares?

  • Have triggering/unusual opinions about AI and don't know where to share them?

  • Believe in the power of sharing stories as a fundamental aspect of sense-making?

  • Want to pierce your bubble and expose yourself to people with very different views about AI?

  • Are just curious to hear how people feel about it?

How It Works

  • Biweekly online gatherings

  • Two rounds of timed sharing

  • Themed sessions - check out our themes so far

  • Guided by experienced moderators

  • Focus on personal experience, not debate

  • Flexible attendance - join for part or all

  • Option to share or simply witness

What You'll Gain

  • Safe space for expressing complex feelings about AI

  • Non-judgmental witnessing of your experience

  • Language to articulate your AI-related emotions

  • Insights into potential future challenges

  • Fresh perspectives on your existing experiences

  • Understanding of diverse viewpoints

  • Community of similarly engaged individuals

  • Greater agency in your relationship with technology

What people say

The Vision

My vision for this project is to create an easy-to-replicate format so that people can create their own circles. I believe in the power of group processing and wisdom to help people integrate their experience, take more conscious choices and advocate for experiences better. I would also love to document the themes that emerge through the shares as a way to capture, honour and make sense of the significant shifts we are experiencing as a species and society.

How to Support

  • Share this opportunity with anyone who you think might be interested

  • Start your own circle

  • If you have experience leading and scaling support circles, reach out, I would love to collaborate

  • Donate, I'm currently running this in my free time and monetary support allows me to allocate more time to the project

Your Host

Hi, I'm Linda. I work at the intersection of emotional intelligence and AI, both as a technical researcher and as a facilitator of emotional processes.
I believe in bridging the worlds of emotions and artificial intelligence, helping people make sense of these rapid changes through storytelling and collective wisdom. That's why I started these circles: to create a space where we can share our real experiences with AI - the excitement, the fears, all of it - and learn from each other.
I write about AI and other things here.

F.A.Q.

  • Do I need to be tech-savvy to participate?

  • No. This is about your personal experience with AI in society - whether you work in tech or just use everyday apps, your experience matters.

  • What if I'm pro-AI? Is this only for people worried about AI?

  • All perspectives are welcome. The goal is to hear diverse experiences, not to promote any particular view about AI.

  • Do I have to share?

  • No. You're welcome to just listen. Many people start as witnesses before feeling comfortable sharing.

  • What kind of things do people share about?

  • Anything from job concerns, to feelings about AI art, to excitement about new possibilities, to family discussions about AI - any personal experience related to AI.

  • How long are the sessions?

  • One hour.

  • What if I can't stay for the whole session?

  • That's fine. You can join late or leave early - just do so quietly to respect others' sharing time.

  • Is this recorded?

  • Sessions are not recorded. I do intend to find a way to document the themes that emerge in sessions but this will all be anonymized.

  • How many people typically attend?

  • Between 3 and 9 so far.

  • What's the sharing format exactly?

  • Each person gets a set time to share (uninterrupted) during each round. The moderator keeps time and ensures we stick to the format.

  • How do I join?

  • You can sign up here. We ask for your email to share the meeting link directly and keep the space more controlled, but you are welcome to sign up with an alias if anonymity matters to you.

  • Is it really free? What's the catch?

  • Yes, it's really free. The project is supported by donations and run by volunteers who believe in its importance.