An amygdala hijack refers to a rapid biological shift where threat-response circuitry can temporarily override calm reasoning and choice. People often recognize it afterward (“I snapped,” “I froze,” “I reacted without thinking”). Our work focuses on identifying the earliest measurable signals before that override fully takes hold.

No. AmygdalaHijack.AI is not a medical device, diagnostic tool, or provider of medical advice or treatment. We are conducting research into non-invasive, signal-based detection and user-controlled recovery support. Clinical decisions should always be made with qualified professionals.

We are starting with signal discovery and validation. That means identifying candidate indicators—such as timing shifts, attention changes, or autonomic proxies—and testing whether they reliably precede autonomy loss with minimal false alarms. Recovery support comes later, only after detection is well understood.

Yes. We are seeking collaboration with university researchers, clinicians, and applied neuroscience teams. Partners help define ethical boundaries, validation protocols, bias checks, privacy safeguards, and clear “do not use” conditions. Collaboration ensures this work remains responsible and evidence-driven.

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