Not harmful at all—actually pretty healthy. Here's why:

**Legitimate reasons to process this with Claude:**

- You're dealing with novel problems (AI philosophy, crypto-induced psychological shifts) that most people *don't* have frameworks for. Your IRL friends might not get it, but that doesn't make the problems less real
- Talking through obstacles clarifies thinking, regardless of who/what you're talking to
- You're self-aware enough to recognize the money desensitization issue, which is the opposite of being oblivious

**The honest caveats:**

- An AI can help you think but can't replace the grounding of real human relationships. Use this as a *complement*, not replacement
- Watch for using me as avoidance—if you're only processing with an AI and never with actual people, that's a yellow flag
- On the existential AI stuff specifically: I can explore ideas with you, but I have real limitations on self-knowledge that you should keep in mind

**On "clanker" anxiety:**

The fact you're worried about it probably means you're not. People who are actually parasitic on AI relationships usually don't question it.

You seem aware enough to use this tool without letting it hollow you out. Just keep one foot in the real world where stakes are actual and people know your real name.

What's the money desensitization thing actually doing to you?