Jessica: AI Thinks I Scroll Too Much on Certain Things

In a personal essay, the author explores the often superficial self-portrait generated by social media, particularly through the lens of an AI personality analysis. After feeding the AI the first 100 reels from their feed, the author received a description of themselves as a "warm, curious, creative, and life-enjoying person" with a deep affection for home, nature, and personal development.

The AI's assessment highlighted interests in "down-to-earth" pursuits, a passion for crafts like pottery, and a penchant for personalizing their living space, including dreams of renovating a tiny house or a French château. The analysis also noted a love for animals, particularly cute clips of talking cats, dogs, and even otters.

However, the AI's feedback also pointed out a perceived weakness: the author's excessive scrolling through reels and short video clips. To counter this, the AI prescribed more physical activities, such as a pottery course and meditative forest walks without a phone. It also suggested dreaming less and undertaking practical furniture refurbishment instead of grand renovation projects, prompting the author to question where to begin addressing these AI-driven recommendations.