Optimizing future well-being with artificial intelligence: self-organizing maps (SOMs) for the identification of islands of emotional stability

Aging (Albany NY). 2022 Jun 20;14(12):4935-4958. doi: 10.18632/aging.204061. Epub 2022 Jun 20.

Abstract

In this article, we present a deep learning model of human psychology that can predict one's current age and future well-being. We used the model to demonstrate that one's baseline well-being is not the determining factor of future well-being, as posited by hedonic treadmill theory. Further, we have created a 2D map of human psychotypes and identified the regions that are most vulnerable to depression. This map may be used to provide personalized recommendations for maximizing one's future well-being.

Keywords: aging; artificial intelligence; depression; self-organizing maps; well-being.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Intelligence*
  • Humans
  • Neural Networks, Computer*