The Emergent Podcast

The Emergent Podcast with Daniel Englebretson


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Daniel Englebretson is a Founder, Innovator, and Problem-solver with experience ranging Fortune 500 giants to surge-growth unicorns, and a deep-rooted empathy for lived experiences. 

In this episode, he and Mike discuss the current state of AI adoption among consultants, knowledge workers, and students. He highlights the shift from doom and gloom to embracing and extending AI. The conversation explores the impact of AI on knowledge workers and the need for continuous learning and development. The potential of AI to amplify intelligence and improve productivity is discussed, along with the importance of staying up to date with evolving AI models. The conversation also touches on the future of AI, the democratization of AI tools, and the potential for AI to revolutionize everyday tasks like grocery shopping.
Takeaways
  • The conversation around AI has shifted from negativity to embracing and extending its capabilities.
  • Knowledge workers and students need to proactively think about how AI can enhance their work and learning processes.
  • AI has the potential to amplify intelligence and improve productivity for knowledge workers.
  • Continuous learning and development are crucial to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.
  • The democratization of AI tools and the ability to create AI-powered solutions opens up new opportunities for individuals and businesses.
  • Chapters
    00:00 Introduction
    00:24 Embracing and Extending AI
    02:08 Shift from Doom to Acceleration
    03:12 The Impact on Knowledge Workers and Students
    04:08 Amplifying Intelligence with AI
    05:19 The Half-Life of Skills
    06:30 Talent Acquisition and Retention
    08:00 Turning Knowledge into AI
    9:13 The Calculator Analogy
    10:48 Using Unstructured Data
    12:17 Scaling Knowledge Workers
    14:15 Creating Scalable Workflows
    17:00 The Triple Constraint
    19:07 The Future of AI
    23:56 Getting Started with AI
    27:26 The Next Year in AI
    31:26 AI-Powered Grocery Shopping
    33:03 Democratizing AI
    34:00 Conclusion
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    The Emergent PodcastBy Mike McClintock