As both a fan of AI (where it makes sense) and a fan of Marie Kondo, this post sparked joy for me. We need to consider where AI provides balance in our lives and where it is not the best substitute. If it's an action we truly enjoy, why replace it unless necessary?
It's not about AI but really asking what are the 'mundane' tasks that are actually important to you?
(e.g. I think about cooking like this. Even if we get Rosie the Robot to come manage our kitchens, you wouldn't want to lose the skill or knowledge of cooking completely)
Thanks Ved, I really did like that essay! ... can't say I'd be too worried about losing laundry folding, but yeah you make a good point about not losing the ability to cook if Rosie breaks down 🥰
Thanks for giving me a different way for navigating this conundrum, @sarah. I don't want AI to step into the space of the things that bring me joy. I also appreciated your take on how our choices influence companies so that we can assist in using AI as a tool to support humans in doing what feels transformative, rather than only seeking the productivity savings of replacing repeatable tasks.
Thank you so much Karena, and I'm glad that the part about our choices influencing more broadly resonated, I feel the need to expand my thinking on this and look at more tangible advice for people who want purposeful paths to tread with AI 🥰
As both a fan of AI (where it makes sense) and a fan of Marie Kondo, this post sparked joy for me. We need to consider where AI provides balance in our lives and where it is not the best substitute. If it's an action we truly enjoy, why replace it unless necessary?
Thank you so much Colette for letting me know it sparked joy for you, you've made my day 🥰
There's this neat essay called 'If you were rich, would you fold laundry?' that you might like
https://raekatz.substack.com/p/if-you-were-rich-would-you-fold-laundry
It's not about AI but really asking what are the 'mundane' tasks that are actually important to you?
(e.g. I think about cooking like this. Even if we get Rosie the Robot to come manage our kitchens, you wouldn't want to lose the skill or knowledge of cooking completely)
Thanks Ved, I really did like that essay! ... can't say I'd be too worried about losing laundry folding, but yeah you make a good point about not losing the ability to cook if Rosie breaks down 🥰
Thanks for giving me a different way for navigating this conundrum, @sarah. I don't want AI to step into the space of the things that bring me joy. I also appreciated your take on how our choices influence companies so that we can assist in using AI as a tool to support humans in doing what feels transformative, rather than only seeking the productivity savings of replacing repeatable tasks.
Very insightful.
Thank you so much Karena, and I'm glad that the part about our choices influencing more broadly resonated, I feel the need to expand my thinking on this and look at more tangible advice for people who want purposeful paths to tread with AI 🥰
So well said! 👏