You’re disappointed with AI…and it’s not your fault.
Thu Jan 08 2026
Season 3, Episode 4 (Episode #40)
Human-First AI: Your Experience Should Be Better
The Problem with Generic AI: Why your current experience with tools like ChatGPT feels like "meaningless busy work".
The Productivity Edge: Real-world research showing that organizations ready for AI see a 2.4x higher productivity gain than those who resist.
Cognitive Load & Critical Thinking: How removing tedious tasks from your plate allows your brain the freedom to think deeply about your design projects.
The Digital Roundtable: A breakdown of Sam’s custom-built tool that researches and creates specific expert avatars to act as your firm's advisory board.
Change Management: Understanding the "status quo bias" and "loss aversion" that makes adopting new tech feel naturally uncomfortable for humans.
Practical Implementation: Turning site visit audio and site notes into automated employee tasks to reclaim your time.
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Season 3, Episode 4 (Episode #40) Human-First AI: Your Experience Should Be Better The Problem with Generic AI: Why your current experience with tools like ChatGPT feels like "meaningless busy work". The Productivity Edge: Real-world research showing that organizations ready for AI see a 2.4x higher productivity gain than those who resist. Cognitive Load & Critical Thinking: How removing tedious tasks from your plate allows your brain the freedom to think deeply about your design projects. The Digital Roundtable: A breakdown of Sam’s custom-built tool that researches and creates specific expert avatars to act as your firm's advisory board. Change Management: Understanding the "status quo bias" and "loss aversion" that makes adopting new tech feel naturally uncomfortable for humans. Practical Implementation: Turning site visit audio and site notes into automated employee tasks to reclaim your time.