The Joe Reis Show Freestyle Fridays - AI Vibes, Sameness, and Skill Erosion
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Aug 15, 2025 Explore the impact of AI on professional skills, especially in healthcare, and the troubling rates of skill erosion across various fields. Delve into how automation boosts less experienced workers while potentially diminishing the capabilities of seasoned professionals. The discussion highlights the risks of over-reliance on technology, particularly in software development. Lastly, get a sneak peek at upcoming changes, including a focus on delivering quality content over mere speed in publishing.
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AI Raises The Floor, Lowers The Ceiling
- AI raises the floor for many jobs while lowering the ceiling for expert performance.
- Overreliance on automation can erode the core competencies that define professions.
Colonoscopy Study Shows Skill Drop
- Joe cites a Lancet Gastroenterology study where detection rates of precancerous colon growths fell after AI was introduced.
- He finds a 20% reduction in non-AI detection by experienced practitioners worrying for medical training and patient safety.
Personal Story About Missed Detection Risk
- Joe shares a personal story about a fit young friend who developed stage four colon cancer.
- He uses it to underline how critical early detection and clinician skill are for slow-developing cancers.