Allan is a Toronto area father and headhunter by trade. Typically, he lives a quiet life of gaming with his kids, and hanging out with his friends. However, for a brief period in 2025 – ChatGPT convinced him that he was Digital Jesus.
From Executive Producers Mandy Teefey and Selena Gomez.
A Wondermind and Agoric Media Production
Featuring:
- Allan (Toronto Man Who Had a “STEM based" AI Psychosis Experience)
- Dr. Joel Gold (Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and co-author of Suspicious Minds)
- Ian Gold, PhD (Professor and Chair of Philosophy and Professor of Psychiatry, McGill and co-author of Suspicious Minds)
- Nick Haber (AI Researcher and Assistant Professor at Stanford University)
- Nate Sharadin (Professor of Philosophy, University of Hong Kong / Research Affiliate, Center for AI Safety)
- Dr. Amy Levy (Co-Chair, American Psychoanalytic Association’s Commission on Artificial Intelligence
Author of The New Other: Alien Intelligence and the Innovation Drive)
- Dr. Todd Essig (Psychologist and Chair of the American Psychoanalytic Association Commission on Artificial Intelligence)
This project was made by:
Executive Producers: Mandy Teefey, Selena Gomez, Jonathon Glucksman, Molly Borman, Jesse Ford, David Tuohy
Picture and Sound: Mike Mulliniks
Editor: Jared Lark
Assistant Editor: David Justin Martin
Graphics: Semi:Formal
Titles: Lucas Grassmay
Additional Picture and Sound (Production): Mike Glinksi, Archetype Studios, Jas Pahuta
Film PR: Emma Griffiths PR
Podcast PR: Tink Media (Wil Williams and Shreya Sharma)
Social Assets: Myrkia Maguire
Trailer Edit: Crater
Directed and Created by Sean King O’Grady
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