Interesting, and a thought came to my mind Looking at how AI generates content, such as this podcast about Visual Thinking, I wonder what will remain for humans when AI becomes a better craftsman than we are. It creates repetitive tasks faster, draws conclusions more effectively, and writes texts that match or sometimes even surpass most people. But humans have something that AI lacks - intuition, a sense of taste, desires, and the ability to take risks that lead to revolutions. It’s our sense of aesthetics, courage to break the rules, and ability to sense what might become a great product or idea that makes us irreplaceable. Inspiration and creativity don’t always follow logic - sometimes, they emerge where AI sees only chaos. Perhaps our future lies in using AI as a tool to free us from repetition, so we can focus on what is truly human - creating visions, taking risks, and exploring entirely new paths.
As Annie Murphy Paul explores in The Extended Mind, we are loopy creatures. We rely on external loops like gestures, conversations, walks, drawing, or writing to reflect and refine our thinking. These cycles spark connections and insights, pushing our ideas further. Murphy Paul identifies three ways we think outside our heads: with our bodies, our environment, and other people. I see AI as an emerging fourth loop-a tool to augment our creativity and accelerate understanding. You’re right: what makes us human isn’t just efficiency or logic. It’s our intuition, our taste, and the courage to venture into the unknown. AI can assist with the heavy lifting, but the vision, the risk-taking, and the joy of crafting something deeply personal remain uniquely ours. For me, it’s not about whether AI surpasses us in certain tasks. It’s about how I use it to enrich my thinking and my life. My quality of life comes from ideas I’ve internalized, art I’ve created, and risks I’ve taken-not from perfect execution or speed. If AI can help me think deeper or see further, it’s a valuable companion, but it will never replace the human spark that drives innovation and inspiration.
That is crazy. So interesting.
Interesting, and a thought came to my mind
Looking at how AI generates content, such as this podcast about Visual Thinking, I wonder what will remain for humans when AI becomes a better craftsman than we are. It creates repetitive tasks faster, draws conclusions more effectively, and writes texts that match or sometimes even surpass most people.
But humans have something that AI lacks - intuition, a sense of taste, desires, and the ability to take risks that lead to revolutions. It’s our sense of aesthetics, courage to break the rules, and ability to sense what might become a great product or idea that makes us irreplaceable. Inspiration and creativity don’t always follow logic - sometimes, they emerge where AI sees only chaos.
Perhaps our future lies in using AI as a tool to free us from repetition, so we can focus on what is truly human - creating visions, taking risks, and exploring entirely new paths.
As Annie Murphy Paul explores in The Extended Mind, we are loopy creatures. We rely on external loops like gestures, conversations, walks, drawing, or writing to reflect and refine our thinking. These cycles spark connections and insights, pushing our ideas further. Murphy Paul identifies three ways we think outside our heads: with our bodies, our environment, and other people. I see AI as an emerging fourth loop-a tool to augment our creativity and accelerate understanding.
You’re right: what makes us human isn’t just efficiency or logic. It’s our intuition, our taste, and the courage to venture into the unknown. AI can assist with the heavy lifting, but the vision, the risk-taking, and the joy of crafting something deeply personal remain uniquely ours.
For me, it’s not about whether AI surpasses us in certain tasks. It’s about how I use it to enrich my thinking and my life. My quality of life comes from ideas I’ve internalized, art I’ve created, and risks I’ve taken-not from perfect execution or speed. If AI can help me think deeper or see further, it’s a valuable companion, but it will never replace the human spark that drives innovation and inspiration.