Optimism Engine - The first AI engine with a deterministic Safety Layer
Hey Product Hunt! đź‘‹ I built the Optimism Engine because I noticed a dangerous gap in how we are using AI for mental health. Right now, everyone is rushing to add "AI Chatbots" to their apps. But there is a huge risk they are ignoring: Hallucinations. Generative AI (like ChatGPT) is creative, but it makes mistakes. It can miss a suicide cue. It can give bad advice. In mental health, a "creative"...
AI that handles Negative Thoughts
Research says we have 6,000 - 70,000 thoughts a day. 70 - 80% are negative. 90 - 95% are the same ones on repeat. That loop kept me stuck for years, same doubts, same fears, same “not enough” story on autoplay. So I built The Optimism Engine: a straightforward CBT-style tool that lets you face one negative thought at a time. Name the distortion. See the layers. Reframe it. Let it go. One belief...
The Optimism Engine
I built The Optimism Engine to explore something simple but powerful: How can AI help people think more clearly - without sounding generic or robotic? The Optimism Engine is designed to guide users through structured cognitive reflection. When someone shares a stressful thought, the system: • Identifies possible cognitive distortions • Maps the thought through progressive layers (Surface →...
The Optimism engine in 3 words
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The Optimism Engine
Input: "I'm not enough." ChatGPT gives you tips. Optimism Engine helps you reframe through reflect mode. A self - help tool for individuals and professionals, powered by CBT-programmed AI that guides cognitive restructuring in real-time. Two modes: Reflect - Personal cognitive restructuring Assist - AI guidance for professionals supporting others