The Good Stuff 31 - Where We've Changed Our Mind on AI
Nov 12, 2025
In a fresh take on AI, the hosts share their evolving views on collaboration versus delegation. They discuss the bionic human concept, emphasizing that AI should augment, not replace, human involvement. Engaging in permissionless collaboration fosters creativity and energy. They also introduce clever prompting techniques and argue for simplicity with single-agent systems. A shift from buying to building AI solutions is explored, highlighting the benefits of creating tailored, AI-native businesses. Hands-on training is deemed essential for effective learning.
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Choose Energy Over Max Efficiency
- Choose the workflow that gives you energy rather than absolute maximum efficiency.
- Opt for a faster, more enjoyable process because you'll do more of it and recover speed through volume.
AI As Permissionless Collaborative Wingman
- AI serves as a permissionless, endlessly patient collaborator that removes social friction in ideation.
- That tolerance and constancy make models uniquely powerful as a 'wingman' for creative work.
Prompt The Model's Role Repeatedly
- Use 'set and setting' prompts to shape better LLM outputs, like telling the model it's a senior engineer.
- Periodically remind the model of its role (even playful cues like 'you're 160 IQ') to improve responses.