How I Work Why you need to talk, not type, to your AI
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Apr 12, 2026 They argue voice can be faster than typing for brainstorming, emails, and naming files. They discuss when speaking outperforms typing and when typing still wins. The conversation explains different voice modes in AI tools and which to use. Practical dictation tools like WhisperFlow and local alternatives are highlighted. Tips on combining talk and type for a smoother workflow are shared.
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Voice Is Faster Than Typing For Most Tasks
- Talking to your computer is substantially faster than typing for most people.
- Amantha reports shifting to ~90% voice, citing ~140 words per minute speech vs ~40 effective typing speed as the driver.
Walking With AI Helped Structure A Book
- Amantha goes for daily walks with her AI to structure creative projects and solve problems.
- She used this routine daily while designing the Energy Game and structuring her book.
Speaking Reduces Self Critique And Frees Ideas
- Speaking reduces prefrontal interference so ideas flow without self-criticism.
- Neo explains this cognitive difference explains why spoken drafts often beat early typed drafts.
