324. Rethinks: Defining Where We Want AI To Take Us
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324. Rethinks: Defining Where We Want AI To Take Us

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 17, 202623 min

“If you're worried that a ChatGPT type tool can replace you, you need to [ask]: Why am I communicating? What am I trying to say? Am I being authentic?” Artificial intelligence can now do a lot of things. But if you’re worried about it taking your place as a communicator, Russ Altman says you need to question why you’re communicating in the first place. A Stanford professor of bioengineering and host of Stanford Engineering’s podcast, The Future of Everything, Altman sees advancing technology not as a threat to human creativity and connection, but as a tool for...

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Hi, Matt here. I am super excited to share that our September newsletter is now available. Our newsletter shares exciting things we have going on in the next month or so, and you'll learn practical tactical skills for handling conflict in your life. That's Think Fast Talk Smart on LinkedIn or under resources at FasterSmarter.io.

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And one thing that helps is spending less time just getting up to speed. Before I reply to an email, prepare for a meeting, or follow up on a conversation, there can be a lot of context to sort through. That's why Superhuman Go stood out to me.

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