AI is incredibly useful, but I've noticed it's easy to outsource not just repetitive work, but the thinking that actually helps us grow. The reminder that every skill requires constant refinement feels especially important. Writing, coding, learning a language, solving problems—those abilities don't stay sharp on their own.
The idea of using AI as a questioning partner rather than an answer machine is compelling. More tools should push us toward clearer thinking instead of replacing it. That's a much healthier relationship with the technology.
The skill I'm intentionally keeping for myself is critical thinking. I still want to wrestle with ideas, make first drafts, and form my own opinions before asking AI for feedback. That's the kind of friction that builds judgment instead of eroding it.
Thanks for a thoughtful conversation. It left me thinking less about how to use AI more, and more about how to use it better.
How many of us can even remember friends and family‘s phone numbers? Back in the day before cell phones it was just assumed that people would remember everyone’s phone numbers. It was just something that everyone committed to memory. I knew everyone’s phone number is by heart, and so did everyone else.
Thank you for this. It was really easy to follow and left this AI vegetarian (can’t avoid it but don’t actively use it) feeling hopeful. Local AI yay!
Excellent reporting 💜 thank you both!
AI is incredibly useful, but I've noticed it's easy to outsource not just repetitive work, but the thinking that actually helps us grow. The reminder that every skill requires constant refinement feels especially important. Writing, coding, learning a language, solving problems—those abilities don't stay sharp on their own.
The idea of using AI as a questioning partner rather than an answer machine is compelling. More tools should push us toward clearer thinking instead of replacing it. That's a much healthier relationship with the technology.
The skill I'm intentionally keeping for myself is critical thinking. I still want to wrestle with ideas, make first drafts, and form my own opinions before asking AI for feedback. That's the kind of friction that builds judgment instead of eroding it.
Thanks for a thoughtful conversation. It left me thinking less about how to use AI more, and more about how to use it better.
Fantastic stuff. You’re giving me some hope for a sane future.
thank you both
Baratunde, who is this guest of yours? Great short, thanks!
this is @Shae O.
How many of us can even remember friends and family‘s phone numbers? Back in the day before cell phones it was just assumed that people would remember everyone’s phone numbers. It was just something that everyone committed to memory. I knew everyone’s phone number is by heart, and so did everyone else.