AI Beyond the Hype — A Conversation on Tech, Trust, and Transformation with Christopher Mims

In this new episode One Vision podcast, Theodora Lau welcomes back Christopher Mims, Technology Columnist for the Wall Street Journal, to discuss his 2026 book “How to AI,” a practical guide aimed at the 90% who aren’t early adopters. They discuss the book’s “24 Laws of AI”, the evolving role of AI in the workplace, and how to prepare for the new future (without the hype). 

Who will win the AI race? And what might Christopher be writing about next year? Stay till the end of the conversation for the hint … and it is not what you’d expect! 

You can order a copy of Mims’ new book, “How to AI”, on bookshop.org and Amazon. And you can find my recent review of the book here on LinkedIn. 

#AI #FutureOfWork #Agents #Automation 

00:00 Welcome 

01:46 Why This AI Book

04:13 Durable AI Principles

06:22 Competition between Firms

08:58 Agents as Assembly Robots

14:43 Trust and Delegation Lines

16:37 Kaizen and How the Principle Applies

24:05 Key Takeaways

Hot take: “ We're in this early DIY phase of AI.”

Hot take: “It's just as important to figure out what AI can't do for you as it is to figure out what it can do … The opportunity cost for pursuing AI for the wrong types of tasks is bigger than ever.” 

Keywords 

AI, generative AI, future of work, automation, trust

More about our guest 

Christopher Mims is a tech columnist for the Wall Street Journal, where he covers AI, technology, and their implications on society. His latest book, "How to AI," breaks down complex concepts into actionable insights, making AI accessible to everyone. Mims has interviewed experts across various fields, providing a comprehensive view of how AI is being integrated into different sectors.

🌐Christopher Mims on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-mims-club/ 

🌐How to AI (book): https://a.co/d/079cJso1 

More about our host and One Vision Podcast 

🌐Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ 

🌐Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence (book): https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 

🌐Unconventional Ventures (company): https://www.unconventionalventures.com/ 

🌐Listen to all One Vision Podcast episodes by visiting: https://shows.acast.com/one-vision