Learning Bayesian Statistics #145 Career Advice in the Age of AI, with Jordan Thibodeau
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Nov 12, 2025 
Jordan Thibodeau, a tech operator with experience at Google and Slack, dives into the transformative role of AI in the workplace. He discusses how AI can enhance productivity but emphasizes its current limitations. Jordan shares job-seeking tips for breaking into top AI firms, the importance of mentorship, and navigating corporate culture. He also touches on M&A dynamics in the AI era, balancing speculative ventures with real productivity gains. Personal stories highlight his mission to invest in cancer research, blending tech with human impact.
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Internet Voices Skew Perception
- Jordan notes elite online voices distort perception; the 1% on either extreme frame the whole conversation.
- That creates a silent majority effect where many companies and people lag actual practice.
Hardware Cycles Will Rebalance AI Economics
- Jordan argues hardware capacity cycles cap AI input costs, which will eventually lower prices and reshape margins and hiring.
- Lower input costs favor software firms and reduce hyper‑inflated compensation for labs.
LLMs Are Interns, Not Replacements
- Jordan frames LLMs as 'interns': strong for rough work but weak on the last 5% and reliability.
- Expect augmentation (an Iron Man suit), not a post‑labor economy yet.
