The Good Stuff 31 - Where We've Changed Our Mind on AI
Nov 12, 2025
In a fresh take on AI, the hosts share their evolving views on collaboration versus delegation. They discuss the bionic human concept, emphasizing that AI should augment, not replace, human involvement. Engaging in permissionless collaboration fosters creativity and energy. They also introduce clever prompting techniques and argue for simplicity with single-agent systems. A shift from buying to building AI solutions is explored, highlighting the benefits of creating tailored, AI-native businesses. Hands-on training is deemed essential for effective learning.
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Human At Edge Loses Understanding
- The 'human at the edge' model reduces control and understanding as humans move further from the work.
- Pete finds better outcomes when he stays involved and iterates with the tool rather than only supervising.
Iterative Dialogue Beats Upfront Specs
- Working in dialogue with an AI teases out better ideas because iteration reveals what you actually want.
- Both hosts prefer active collaboration with models because it yields more satisfying, higher-quality results.
Choose Energy Over Max Efficiency
- Choose the workflow that gives you energy rather than absolute maximum efficiency.
- Opt for a faster, more enjoyable process because you'll do more of it and recover speed through volume.