On this episode of The Vector Podcast I sat down with Jay Getten, a mental health innovator, author, and creator of open-source clinical decision support software. In this profound conversation, Jay shares his transformative journey from special education teacher to developing precision mental healthcare software.

Key Topics Discussed:
- Revolutionary Mental Healthcare - How Jay developed Seidr Software, a free open-source clinical decision support system that combines quantitative and qualitative data to enhance precision mental health treatment
- AI as a Game-Changer - Discover how large language models revolutionized Jay's approach to patient care, leading to significant drops in depression and anxiety scores while improving appointment attendance rates
- Neurodiversity by Design - Exploring the evolutionary purpose of different neurotypes and their role in human consciousness and society
- The Future of AI - A philosophical deep-dive into what true AI consciousness might look like, including the importance of embodiment and understanding interdependence
- From Adversity to Innovation - How Jay's post-concussion syndrome from a car accident transformed his relationship with technology and accelerated his AI adoption

Connect with Jay:
Neurodivergence by Design - https://www.ndbydesign.org/
Workbooks - https://www.ndbydesign.org/product-page/adult-adhd-self-discovery-and-assessment-prep-workbook
Seidr Software - https://www.ndbydesign.org/seidr-software
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-getten-2868aa73
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?viewas=100000686899395&id=61572249902519

Highlights:
- Using AI to connect patient experiences with medical literature for precision treatment
- The power of RAG systems in healthcare applications
- Practical AI applications: from handwritten note transcription to complex research synthesis
- Why curiosity and interdisciplinary thinking are crucial for innovation
- The philosophical implications of AI consciousness and embodiment

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