Applied Psychodynamics is what I do best, but I'm told the title is too broad and somewhat off-putting! I'm game to try something new, care to pitch in?
I’ve decided to go with Depth Psychology and the Digital Age. My conviction is that as we build more complex external intelligence, we risk losing touch with our internal maps. If we don't integrate Depth Psychology into this new era, we won't just use AI—we’ll get lost in its labyrinths.
I'm not certain how adding "Depth Psychology..." would advance your goals. Looking at it from a strictly marketing angle, just titling it "Psychology in the Digital Age" would attract broadly curious minds and potentially keep them as subscribers as they better understand the depth in which you explore the important subjects you cover. Those who already susbscribe and value your approach (count me in that group) probably won't care what you title your Substack.
Thanks for the input (and @Leslie too with similar!). My sticking point here is that “psychology” is a very general term, and my USP, as it were, is the application of insight-oriented psychology that includes the unconscious as it’s primary vehicle for understanding. I’m trying to distinguish my approach for consumer, experimental, and behavioural psychology which are most popularly applied to things like tech. It’s really important for me to communicate this element as a priority - and it’s a difficult problem to solve! Perhaps I will have to leave that to the subtitle.
As a psychodynamic therapist, I recognise I'm in a niche minority so my sense of having connected with another family-member and being sad that you will be losing that title probably isn't valuable! 😊
I would favour one of the last two, if I had to choose. Maybe slightly more warm and cuddly than that others?!
I admit to feeling a little perplexed as to what 'applied psychodynamics' is. My guess is - it's how you use our theory in the world to think about the things you outline in your areas of coverage in your substack posts?!
In my mind, psychodynamic theory can be applied almost everywhere. It should be taught in schools. Who won't benefit from understanding how our early attachments shape us, how we use blueprints for early experience in our subsequent relationships - and that babies and children need to feel secure, thought about, held in mind by key, loving care-givers?! 🏆✨
Hi Jo, yes, this is the problem with the title! It is just that, how you apply psychoanalytic or “depth psychology” outside the clinic - to society, culture, tech, etc. The trouble is that it’s jargony - and it puts people off who don’t understand what that means - and it’s putting off some pretty smart people so that’s why I’m looking to change it.
Hmmmm... I've just gone back to your original options - and see there's a clear winner! The trouble is, I'm left a bit befuddled as to my own thoughts now - but I'm still sticking with the final two! (one of which has 0% votes 😆)
I wonder if you are feeling befuddled too?
Which one did you like best?
Do you agree with the winning title of Dispatches from the Mediated Mind?!
I’ve decided to go with Depth Psychology and the Digital Age. My conviction is that as we build more complex external intelligence, we risk losing touch with our internal maps. If we don't integrate Depth Psychology into this new era, we won't just use AI—we’ll get lost in its labyrinths.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts!
Meditations on Mind and Machine
Ooh, I like it!
Yep I agree with Nesrin. And it makes it clear what to expect from the newsletter.
Take out "Depth." That's already implied. Or, "Psychology of Navigating AI."
I'm not certain how adding "Depth Psychology..." would advance your goals. Looking at it from a strictly marketing angle, just titling it "Psychology in the Digital Age" would attract broadly curious minds and potentially keep them as subscribers as they better understand the depth in which you explore the important subjects you cover. Those who already susbscribe and value your approach (count me in that group) probably won't care what you title your Substack.
Thanks for the input (and @Leslie too with similar!). My sticking point here is that “psychology” is a very general term, and my USP, as it were, is the application of insight-oriented psychology that includes the unconscious as it’s primary vehicle for understanding. I’m trying to distinguish my approach for consumer, experimental, and behavioural psychology which are most popularly applied to things like tech. It’s really important for me to communicate this element as a priority - and it’s a difficult problem to solve! Perhaps I will have to leave that to the subtitle.
I like Dispatches from the Mediated Mind!
How about 'Tech on the couch'? (Probably doesn't give enough info, and I have voted for 'The Digital Unconscious')
I like it in general - but there’s too many things “on the couch” at the moment I think.
Ha - I know what you mean. Currently there are 2 cats on my couch!
And my dog. But he’s not being psychoanalysed (though he might be psychoanalysing me).
Psychodynamic Evolution
(Optional colon with additional context could be added)
Personally, I also like Nesrin’s suggestion.
Throwing some Darwin and sophisticated grammar into the game are we?
It was going to just be, “Goats” 😉
The three (t)ecologies of mind
actually I may use that myself lol
Copyright that shit!
ONTO IT RIGHT NOW LOL
Where Mind and Machine Meet
Sounds like an AI companion dating app!
Hi Aaron,
As a psychodynamic therapist, I recognise I'm in a niche minority so my sense of having connected with another family-member and being sad that you will be losing that title probably isn't valuable! 😊
I would favour one of the last two, if I had to choose. Maybe slightly more warm and cuddly than that others?!
I’m with you sister! But it’s a marketing disaster for the entry level psychologically curious.
I admit to feeling a little perplexed as to what 'applied psychodynamics' is. My guess is - it's how you use our theory in the world to think about the things you outline in your areas of coverage in your substack posts?!
In my mind, psychodynamic theory can be applied almost everywhere. It should be taught in schools. Who won't benefit from understanding how our early attachments shape us, how we use blueprints for early experience in our subsequent relationships - and that babies and children need to feel secure, thought about, held in mind by key, loving care-givers?! 🏆✨
Hi Jo, yes, this is the problem with the title! It is just that, how you apply psychoanalytic or “depth psychology” outside the clinic - to society, culture, tech, etc. The trouble is that it’s jargony - and it puts people off who don’t understand what that means - and it’s putting off some pretty smart people so that’s why I’m looking to change it.
Hmmmm... I've just gone back to your original options - and see there's a clear winner! The trouble is, I'm left a bit befuddled as to my own thoughts now - but I'm still sticking with the final two! (one of which has 0% votes 😆)
I wonder if you are feeling befuddled too?
Which one did you like best?
Do you agree with the winning title of Dispatches from the Mediated Mind?!