Name: What Is Cyberpsychology—and Why It Matters in the Age of AI
Start: 2025-12-03T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-03T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Rhythm Psychological Services

$What Is Cyberpsychology\u2014and Why It Matters in the Age of AI$

Explore how AI shapes human thought, emotion & behavior—and why cyberpsychology is key to humane, people-first technology.
About this Event

Step into the intersection of psychology and technology in this small-group session exploring how AI shapes human thought, emotion, and behavior.

Led by Mayra Ruiz-McPherson, PhD(c), MA, MFA, a cyberpsychologist and founder of The CyberPsych Institute, this session introduces the science of cyberpsychology — the study of how humans think, feel, and connect within digital and intelligent environments.

Through a mix of presentation and guided group discussion, attendees will:

Learn what cyberpsychology is and why it matters in the AI era
Examine how synthetic environments transform identity, empathy & relationships
Understand why the psychology of human–AI interaction is essential to the future of ethical, humane technology
Participate in a group activity connecting these ideas to real-world experiences

Limited to 35 participants (first-come, first-served) to foster open dialogue and personalized engagement, this exclusive event is ideal for educators, technologists, students, and anyone curious about the human side of AI.

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Welcome & Meet & Greet (10–15 min)

Info: Light introductions and informal networking..

🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Guided Insights: What Is Cyberpsychology & Why It Matters in AI Age (75 min)

Info: A guided, insight-driven talk led by Mayra Ruiz-McPherson, PhD(c), MA, MFA, introducing the field of cyberpsychology and its relevance in an AI-driven world.
Topics include:
__ The Human–Technology Relationship
__ Human Psychology in Synthetic Spaces
__ Why Cyberpsychology Matters Now

🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Group Discussion & Activity (15 min)

Info: Small-group exercise where attendees explore how AI shapes trust, emotion, and identity. Each group will discuss or map real-world examples, then share brief insights with the room.

🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Audience Q&A and Closing Reflections (15 min)

Info: Open dialogue with attendees for questions and comments sharing. Ensuing closing remarks conclude the session.