
John V Willshire
Runs Smithery, a strategic design practice in the UK. Has been thinking critically about AI since 2017 and exploring the concept of cognitive debt.
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Jul 9, 2025 • 48min
Cognitive Debt: Are we mortgaging our thinking to AI with John V Willshire
Join John Willshire, a strategic design expert from the UK, as he delves into the intriguing concept of cognitive debt—the notion that quickly sourcing answers can cloud our understanding and decision-making. He reveals how organizations often prioritize speed over depth, leading to a reliance on opaque AI tools. The discussion dives into the ethical implications of AI and the pressing need for critical thinking in our tech-driven workplaces. Willshire critiques the myths surrounding AI's capabilities and urges listeners to consider the true cost of sacrificing understanding for convenience.

Sep 13, 2023 • 46min
E30: Making Things People Want with John V Willshire
Guest John V Willshire, leader in strategy, innovation, futures and design, discusses creating products people want, the shift from selfies to mundane moments on social media, books, libraries and new discoveries, benevolent dictators and creative feeding grounds, childhood dreams and the overhype of AI, and exploring smaller internet communities and filtered bubbles.