327. The Human Reset: Reclaiming Authenticity in the Age of AI
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327. The Human Reset: Reclaiming Authenticity in the Age of AI

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 28, 202625 min

“Our imperfections reveal that we’re human.” As AI makes it easier to polish our words, how do we prove that our communication is actually our own? For Matt Abrahams, the answer isn’t to avoid AI, but to protect the distinctly human thinking, experiences, and imperfections that build trust. In a special episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Lorraine K. Lee takes over the host chair to interview Matt about the updated edition of Think Faster, Talk Smarter. They discuss Matt’s TRUST framework for demonstrating authenticity, the risk of outsourcing empathy to AI, and ways to use AI...

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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 now a word from our sponsors. Their support covers the cost of production, allowing us to bring you this episode free of charge. The more time I spend thinking, teaching, and communicating clearly, the better I can do the work that really matters to me.

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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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