Experts discuss the impact of AI on team brainstorming sessions, challenging beliefs about AI's superiority. They explore the benefits of generating numerous ideas over focusing solely on quality. The conversation includes insights on balancing problem identification and ideation in AI-assisted problem-solving, reframing bias with General AI, and the significance of meaningful conversations with technology and humans.

Jeremy Utley, the Director of Executive Education at Stanford's d.school, shares insights on tapping into creativity. He emphasizes that generating multiple ideas, even the 'bad' ones, is crucial for true innovation. Utley discusses how diverse collaboration and unconventional analogies can unlock creative potential. He highlights the importance of a supportive organizational environment to nurture new ideas and the need for engaging communication that resonates emotionally with audiences. Embrace iteration and let creativity collide!

Discover how AI is revolutionizing brainstorming sessions and idea generation in teams. Dive into the surprising findings of using ChatGPT for problem-solving, debunking myths about AI effectiveness. Explore the FIXIT paradigm for maximizing AI-assisted ideation. Learn how to unlock the power of AI with the SIXIT methodology for collaborative problem-solving.

#426: Behavioral researcher, Vanessa Van Edwards, talks to us about the critical importance of charisma - and how to use the perfect blend of warmth and competence to be charismatic.Dr. Michael Slepian walks us through what secrets mean, what they cost, and how we think about them.We dive into the world of long distance real estate investing, and talk about two of the major components of investing - Cash and mindsets - to help you determine if long distance real estate investing is right for you.International best selling author, Julie Winkle Giulioni, reviews eight dimensions of career development and how to navigate them.Chris Hutchins, entrepreneur and life hacker extraordinaire, spills his best secrets on optimizing spend to travel more cheaply.Kiersten and Julien Sanders join us to discuss money topics for couples, and their framework for being financially independent in 15 years.Stanford professor Jeremy Utley breaks down the art of creativity and producing new ideas - and shares actionable tips on how we can be more creative and have better ideas.Dr. Daniel Crosby discusses how we are not wired to be good investors, and how to overcome our evolutionary wiring.Enjoy this compilation of our favorite episodes to air in the second half of 2022.For more information, visit the show notes at https://affordanything.com/episode426 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeremy Utley, Director of Executive Education at Stanford’s d.school, shares insights on maximizing generative AI in the workplace. He highlights the common mistake of treating AI solely as a tool rather than a collaborative partner. Jeremy discusses the advantages of ChatGPT, emphasizing the need for user engagement and iterative dialogue to enhance creativity. He explores practical applications in negotiation and how embracing diverse ideas can foster innovation. Plus, he offers actionable tips for boosting personal and professional growth through effective AI use.

Jeremy Utley, a Stanford D School faculty member and creativity expert, joins David McRaney, a researcher delving into cognitive biases, and Henrik Werdelin, an entrepreneur with a knack for AI insights. They explore how AI can enhance communication but also discuss its limitations in conveying genuine emotions. The trio dives into cognitive biases in collaboration with AI and shares personal anecdotes on how AI impacts daily life. They highlight the concept of AI as a 'faithful translator,' aiding human understanding while questioning its effectiveness.

In this episode we sit down with Jeremy Utley of the Stanford d.school to discuss his new book, Ideaflow, which is all about how to create a practice for producing and trading ideas in massive quantities – whether in an organization or as an individual entrepreneur or content-creator – along with a system for sorting the garbage from the gold. We discuss, among many other things, why it is important to focus on input more than output, how to stop obsessing over quality while generating quantity, and peanut butter pumps.Jeremy Utley: https://www.jeremyutley.designIdeaflow: https://www.ideaflow.designStanford d.school: https://dschool.stanford.eduHow Minds Change: www.davidmcraney.com/howmindschangehomeShow Notes: www.youarenotsosmart.comNewsletter: https://davidmcraney.substack.comJeremy Utley’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyutleyDavid McRaney’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmcraneyYANSS Twitter: https://twitter.com/notsmartblogBerkeley Alembic Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-minds-change-with-david-mcraney-tickets-443811591417

Stanford University's Jeremy Utley discusses common mistakes in utilizing AI for problem-solving, highlighting the need to view AI as a thought partner rather than a search engine. The podcast explores the challenges of integrating AI in businesses, focusing on innovation and data security. It emphasizes the strategic use of AI for competitive advantage and empowering organizations through effective AI implementation.

#410: You face plenty of problems.But you have a scarcity of good solutions.Stanford Professor Jeremy Utley can help.He says that solving complex problems requires creativity. And creativity comes from deliberate practice.It’s not an innate talent. It’s a skill. And it’s useful in any occupation, from accounting to zookeeping.Jeremy speaks and writes on the history of invention, discovery, creativity, and innovation. He also leads Stanford d.school's work with professionals.Today he talks to us about how some of the greatest innovators produce new ideas. He tells us about their creative process.He describes how researchers and authors improve their skills.And he shares pointers to help you understand how to do the same.Timing of discussion points as per November 2022:3:00: How to focus while staying open to creativity6:23: Definition of creativity14:02: Different cognitive biases faced17:35: The idea quota19:28: Where ideas come from: the Lego analogy 21:32: How Ben Franklin honed his creativity28:36: Capturing inspiration46:04: The importance of reviewing the problems in your life50:24: The roles of creative collaboration and distributed reasoning54:49: The argument for quantity over quality 56:07: The value of bad ideasFor more information, visit the show notes at https://affordanything.com/episode410 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeremy Utley discusses the importance of ideaflow in fostering innovation. He emphasizes the need to generate multiple solutions, debunking the idea of a few ideas being enough. Utley explores strategies for breakthrough thinking and personal knowledge management through daily blogging.