Social Psychology in the Era of AI and the Climate Crisis

The article analyzes the evolution of social interactions in the context of generative artificial intelligence, using the conceptual framework of David G. Myers' textbook. The author points to the transition from passive exposure to content to adaptive interaction with AI systems. A key issue is anthropomorphism—the process of attributing human characteristics to machines, which does not result from a cognitive error but is an automatic social reaction (CASA paradigm). The text emphasizes the significant difference between subjective trust in AI and its actual epistemic credibility. The analysis is based on contemporary empirical research, indicating that social cues in AI interfaces can influence user behavior, even with full awareness of the system's non-human nature.