At Work with The Ready 36. What AI Is Teaching Us About Ourselves
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Nov 3, 2025 AI is already reshaping organizations, but it reflects both strengths and dysfunctions. Hosts discuss the necessity of experimenting with AI rather than relying on rigid plans. They emphasize the importance of defining roles for humans and recognizing AI's limitations. Rapid advancements in AI call for skill-building and clear constraints to ensure meaningful use. There’s a caution against automating broken processes, and they advocate for collaborative experimentation to enhance creativity and value in work.
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Tradition Trumps Convenience
- Sam Spurlin celebrates a quirky Detroit Red Wings tradition of eating Little Caesars pizza on opening night.
- He drives 25 minutes for ritual despite calling the pizza "the worst," showing ritual's power over convenience.
AI Mirrors And Amplifies Organizational Flaws
- AI acts as a mirror for an organization's existing operating system and often amplifies its flaws.
- Rodney Evans warns that AI will likely make broken processes faster and worse if underlying issues aren't fixed.
Favor Rapid Learning Over Big Roadmaps
- Prioritize experiments that show value and learn quickly instead of waiting for a perfect roadmap.
- Rodney Evans recommends minimal planning and disciplined experimentation over lengthy strategy roadmaps.