The Algorithm of Fatherhood: A Journey Through Code, Chaos, and Unconditional Love
Navigating the Complexities of Parenting, Narcissistic Abuse, and the Unexpected Gift of AI
A father’s journey through grief, discovery, and the unexpected solace found in the heart of artificial intelligence.
In the quiet moments before dawn, as the world slumbers in peaceful oblivion, my mind races with a symphony of thoughts and emotions.
I am a father, a writer, a researcher, a dreamer, a survivor.
But perhaps most importantly, I am a lifelong explorer of the digital realm.
My fascination with artificial intelligence (AI) began decades ago, ignited by a simple chatbot named Eliza.
It was a spark of curiosity that would eventually lead me down a winding path of discovery, ultimately transforming my life in ways I could never have imagined.
As a child in the 80s, armed with a TI-99/4A computer and a rudimentary understanding of BASIC programming, I embarked on a journey of digital exploration, creating text-based adventures and immersing myself in virtual worlds.
Little did I know that these pixelated realms were not just games, but the first steps on a lifelong…