AI SAFETY & ETHICS

2026: The year of throwing my agency at my health (now with added cyborgism)

LessWrong AI

I have bipolar disorder. I was diagnosed in late 2012 following my one and only severe manic episode. Most psychiatrists would regard me as a resounding success case - I never even remotely come close to suicidal depression, manic delusions of grandeur, impulsive spending, or irresponsible sexual behavior. By standard measures, I am well-adjusted, functional, and successful. Part of this relative success is adherence to appropriate medication, and another part is maintaining good insight into my mental state.