Hello everyone,

I'm Ben, and I want to share a very personal story with you. Yes, the picture is dark, and that is where I once was also - struggling in the dark. For a long time, I was under the spell of AI. I used it so much that I lost my own voice, my unique writing style, and my sense of authenticity. It led me down a very dark and unhappy path, and I knew I had to find my way back. I resolved to dedicate myself to getting back to myself, to who I truly am.

This is why I’ve been working full-time on what I call an "AI vaccine." It’s a mental and spiritual vaccine, not a physical one, and it's all about how we can navigate a world increasingly dominated by AI without it eroding our sense of self. The results for me have been nothing short of extraordinary. Daily joy, three books written and piano playing is now firmly in my sights.

I think of AI as a magnificent guide dog. It's a powerful tool, but we have to remember one crucial thing: "guide dogs don't drive." This isn't just about protecting yourself; it's about our collective journey. The journey is so epic that we do not have a choice, collective participation is the only solutions. This requires each of us to embrace a radical self-responsibility and actively participate in building this brave new world, together, with open minds, intense curiosity, and profound compassion. The world is becoming a very different place, and being able to guide and control these tools is more important than ever.

The AI vaccine is a set of exercises designed to unleash your internal creativity and centering. Once you truly feel and experience this inner creativity—this is the key— "it becomes self reinforcing, totally addictive." When that happens, you no longer need to look outside for validation or ideas, because all the ideas you need will come from within. The key to learning in this new world was to get out of my own way and let uncensored natural creativity to simply flow. For me, part of this process involved getting in the water to clear my head, which is why the only clock I have is a tide clock—it's what keeps me sane.

Recognizing the size of the opportunity, as well as the dangers, has led me to a million-to-one moonshot idea:

By doing this, they can become more community-oriented, active citizens in this amazing new world. To make this happen will require that each of us also undertake a work of radical creativity, so that we start to build the future we wish to be a part of, instead of leaving the responsibility to anyone else. Once we undertake and complete such a work, we can then spread it - like a bush fire - from mind to mind, from fresh and open and curious you mind to mind.

I’m currently undertaking a 30-day challenge to become comfortable with communicating my truth each day. This is part of my own vaccination process, and a way to build an outreach community program on the Hi Five Times YouTube channel. My progress, courses, and the beginnings of our community are all under construction over at hifivetimes.com.

The why behind all of this is simple: "it's time to reclaim the brain." For every parent or guardian or close friend who can see that a loved one is despairing or becoming convinced that they are worthless unless they are on top of the latest trend.

For anyone who carries ‘I can’t, I am not good enough, I am not needed’ I have news: That belief is a lie and you are needed more now than EVER. Time to get the elders on the case, the experienced, who know what failure tastes like, and who will become the future we all want to build in this crazy new world.

By the way:: Where have all the adults gone? Who let this happen??

This isn't just about protecting yourself; it's also about everyone around you. By becoming immune to the negative effects of AI, we can help others who might be losing their sense of self and control.

Whoo Whoot!!!! We get a SUPER power.

Then "We all get to safely embark on this "glorious adventure" together" with compassion, intense curiosity, and a humble attitude.

More updates soon.

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Lets get a MOONSHOT going - 1 Million children published authors before leaving school - full of proven internal creativity - an ability to do deep research on a chosen topic they love - delivering to tight deadlines with no exceptions. A genuine experience of internal creativity, community and self-sovereignty.

That folks, is how we raise a future of adults in the room who know how to create and behave among themselves and in the presence of whatever AI can bring along to the kennel.

This is just Day 4 of the community building…….much. much more to follow.

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