Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video Scott explores both the negative and positive mental health effects of AI coding, with data and expert commentary.
00:00 - intro
00:20 - Rob in the hospital from prompting
01:08 - Disclaimer
01:11 - Chapter 1: Crash & Burnout
05:29 - Chapter 2: Why is prompting hard to put down?
07:39 - Chapter 3: If AI saves time, why is there more pressure?
10:23 - Chapter 4: What happens to enjoyment, skill, and identity?
14:00 - Chapter 5: What separates energizing use from unhealthy use?
17:52 - Chapter 6: What should change?
24:21 - Support
Take the Survey: https://forms.gle/TvtjgtU7UPnK7DC9A
See the charts here: https://ai-health.syntax.fm
Dr. Courtney Tolinski PhD, LP, NCSP: https://phases.fm @phasesfm
Adam Elmore: https://x.com/adamdotdev @adamdotdev
Mark Erikson: https://bsky.app/profile/acemarke.dev @markerikson3383
Mark Erikson's Blog: blog.isquaredsoftware.com
Miranda Heath: https://bsky.app/profile/mirandaheath.website, http://mirandaheath.website @mirandaheath.website
Aaron Francis: https://x.com/aarondfrancis, aaronfrancis.com @aarondfrancis
Stanford AI Index Report: https://hai.stanford.edu/assets/files/ai_index_report_2026.pdf
The brain side of human-AI interactions in the long-term: the “3R principle”: nature.com/articles/s44387-025-00063-1
If you’re struggling with anxiety or depression, you don’t have to face it alone. Consider reaching out to a licensed mental health professional or visit ADAA.org for information and support. If you’re in crisis or need immediate emotional support in the United States, call or text 988. If there is immediate danger, call 911.
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In this video Scott explores both the negative and positive mental health effects of AI coding, with data and expert commentary.
00:00 - intro
00:20 - Rob in the hospital from prompting
01:08 - Disclaimer
01:11 - Chapter 1: Crash & Burnout
05:29 - Chapter 2: Why is prompting hard to put down?
07:39 - Chapter 3: If AI saves time, why is there more pressure?
10:23 - Chapter 4: What happens to enjoyment, skill, and identity?
14:00 - Chapter 5: What separates energizing use from unhealthy use?
17:52 - Chapter 6: What should change?
24:21 - Support
Take the Survey: https://forms.gle/TvtjgtU7UPnK7DC9A
See the charts here: https://ai-health.syntax.fm
Dr. Courtney Tolinski PhD, LP, NCSP: https://phases.fm @phasesfm
Adam Elmore: https://x.com/adamdotdev @adamdotdev
Mark Erikson: https://bsky.app/profile/acemarke.dev @markerikson3383
Mark Erikson's Blog: blog.isquaredsoftware.com
Miranda Heath: https://bsky.app/profile/mirandaheath.website, http://mirandaheath.website @mirandaheath.website
Aaron Francis: https://x.com/aarondfrancis, aaronfrancis.com @aarondfrancis
Stanford AI Index Report: https://hai.stanford.edu/assets/files/ai_index_report_2026.pdf
The brain side of human-AI interactions in the long-term: the “3R principle”: nature.com/articles/s44387-025-00063-1
If you’re struggling with anxiety or depression, you don’t have to face it alone. Consider reaching out to a licensed mental health professional or visit ADAA.org for information and support. If you’re in crisis or need immediate emotional support in the United States, call or text 988. If there is immediate danger, call 911.
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Hit us up on Socials!
Syntax: https://x.com/syntaxfm
Scott: https://x.com/stolinski
http://www.syntax.fm
Brought to you by sentry.io/syntax
#mentalhealth #programming #interview #webdevelopment #webdeveloper #javascript #syntax #syntaxfm #webdev
