At the Mythical ZOO, we don't only encounter creatures from fantasy. One of the strangest of them today, we carry around in our pocket. AI is something between a tool, a friend, a diary, a therapist, and a mirror. It's always available, it doesn't judge, it never gets tired, and it often feels safer than a human. That's partly why people confide things in it that they might not tell anyone else.

During this festival talk, Magdaléna Kajan will explore why we feel so open with AI, what gives us that sense of safety, and where its risks begin. It will touch on loneliness, shame, the need to be heard, digital intimacy — and also on why AI can be a good first step toward taking care of your mental health, though it shouldn't replace real relationships or therapy.

Mgr. Magdaléna Kajan, PhD. is co-founder and CMO of the platform ksebe.sk, which simplifies access to psychological help and breaks down the stigma surrounding mental health. Together with her team, she has built a platform that connects thousands of clients with more than 200 professionals and has facilitated tens of thousands of sessions. In her work, she combines strategic communication, marketing, and public relations with an understanding of human behavior. She gained her experience in agencies, corporations, and tech companies at an international level. Today, she focuses mainly on improving access to professional help, public education, and creating a psychologically safe work environment. She believes that mental health isn't just a personal topic, but the foundation of functioning teams and society as a whole.