Using AI to analyze life patterns

LessWrong contributor Vika used Claude Opus five and Fable to analyze a decade of personal notes—therapy records, worksheets, and annual reviews. The AI transcribed handwritten sheets, tracked how problems evolve, and identified which past interventions actually worked. The analysis revealed persistent patterns: issues like sleep and anxiety that resurface in different forms, and feedback loops where anxiety drives poor performance, which triggers more anxiety. It's a practical demonstration that capable AI can now function as a personal data analyst, spotting non-obvious patterns across years of introspection.

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