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Living On The Edge of Chaos

Living On The Edge of Chaos

著者： Aaron Maurer
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  • 224: Stop Using AI to Do More with Victoria Mensch

    224: Stop Using AI to Do More with Victoria Mensch
    2025/12/16
    Listen & Subscribe:[Apple Podcasts] | [Spotify] | [YouTube] | [Simplecast]Key Discussion Points and Insights1) AI transformation ≠ “add a tool”; it’s “redesign the work”Victoria frames a common failure mode: organizations bolt AI onto existing workflows instead of questioning whether those workflows make sense in the first place, especially in knowledge work.Practical reframing for leaders:What is the purpose of this workflow?What decision is a human actually making here?What can be simplified or deleted before we automate anything? 2) The barrier is dropping so the “who can do this?” conversation changesThe episode highlights how quickly AI is moving from specialist territory to broad accessibility (no-code tools, conversational interfaces), which raises the stakes for shared understanding, norms, and guardrails. 3) Hidden adoption is real and it creates risk (and a leadership opportunity)We discuss the reality that many people are already using AI quietly, which means schools and organizations need clarity and psychologically safe training environments. 4) Burnout won’t be solved by “more output”; it’s solved by “better use of human time”A central point: if AI removes routine tasks but leaders refill that time with more routine tasks, nothing improves. The higher-order shift is using reclaimed capacity for work that builds culture and learning (coaching, reflection, feedback, relationship-rich instruction, better decisions). 5) Start small: experimentation is a strategy, not a side questVictoria repeatedly returns to “run the reps” thinking: pick a small use case, test it quickly, learn, and stack wins as data points. 6) Education lens: advance the mission because AI is not going awayYou explicitly connect the conversation to school realities: the goal is not to “win AI,” but to move the mission forward in a world where AI is embedded into everything. Actionable Takeaways for Teachers and LeadersRun a 2-week “AI workflow audit”Pick one recurring task (newsletter, family comms, lesson resource creation, feedback bank).Map the current steps.Ask: Which steps are “human judgment” vs “human labor”?Create a “safe sandbox” normOne protected time block/week for staff to try a use case and report back.Focus on learnings, not performance. Name and support champions (formal or informal)Champions are “self-appointed” and momentum makers; don’t wait for a committee. Reinvest reclaimed time into the most human workStudent conferencing, richer feedback loops, community-building routines, coaching conversations. Resources and LinksSilicon Valley Executive Academy (SVEA) — program model centered on immersion and experience-based knowledge sharing. Silicon Valley Executive AcademyVictoria Mensch (LinkedIn) — leadership and AI transformation writing. LinkedInMicrosoft / LinkedIn Work Trend Index (AI at work + BYOAI) — useful framing for why hidden adoption and governance matter. MicrosoftSuggested Past Episodes216: Designing Trustworthy AI in K-12: NASA, Ethics, and Teacher Voice (David Lockett) — direct complement on governance, ethics, and implementation realities in schools. Podcasts222: From Burnout to Better Questions – Human-Centered AI Adoption (Jackie Celske) — closely aligned with the burnout → redesign theme and the “people/process over tools” framing. Podcasts218: Teaching What Can’t Be AI’d (John “Camp”) — matches the “reinvest in what’s human” thread (presence, discourse, competency-based learning). PodcastsSupport the ShowIf you found this episode valuable, please share it with a colleague and leave a review. Your support helps other educators and leaders discover the show.
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    47 分
  • 223: Media Minimalism, Primary Sources, and Reclaiming Attention with Kira Shishkin

    223: Media Minimalism, Primary Sources, and Reclaiming Attention with Kira Shishkin
    2025/12/02
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    Key Takeaways:

    Attention is a Superpower: Why losing the ability to focus is a loss of personal power, and how to safeguard your attention footprint.

    Primary Sources vs. Commentary: The importance of reading the original documents (like a Supreme Court opinion) rather than relying on biased analysis from talking heads.

    Quality of Thought: A three-step framework for better thinking: write it down, speak it to a human, and publish it publicly to face scrutiny.

    Bias for Action: Why you should ship "version zero" and fix it later, rather than waiting for perfection.

    The Power of Helping: How the simple act of helping one person without strings attached is the root of true entrepreneurship.

    Guest Connection

    Kira Shishkin on LinkedIn: Connect here

    informed Website: informed.now

    Quotes

    "News readership as the biggest investment you can make in yourself as an adult... keeping in touch with the world as espousing a curiosity for the environment in which you are."

    "Attention is the human superpower. Whatever your superpower is, it gets unlocked through your attention."

    "We focus on significance. We don't focus on things that will trigger you... We focus on things that are going to change the world."

    "Perfect is the enemy of done... You would rather get a version zero out there in the world... than wait for double or triple the time to figure out some sort of perfect version."

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    If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or colleague who might benefit from these discussions. Your reviews and shares help me find new guests and perspectives to the show.
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    51 分
  • 222: From Burnout to Better Questions – Jackie Celske on Human-Centered AI Adoption

    222: From Burnout to Better Questions – Jackie Celske on Human-Centered AI Adoption
    2025/11/18
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    All platforms & past episodes: https://coffeeforthebrain.com/podcasts/
    Direct Link to This Episode: https://coffeechug.simplecast.com/episodes/221

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    Episode Snapshot

    Jackie’s journey from burnout and “doing all the things” to rebuilding life and work around what actually matters

    Why 80% of AI projects fail—and what schools and organizations can do differently

    The “Disney trash” lesson: stop chasing flashy AI and start with the boring, high-impact problems

    Women, confidence, and creating safer spaces to learn and lead with AI

    “...our value is in who we are, not in what we do”: using AI to rediscover identity, not erase it

    Practical, non-tech-bro ways to play with AI in your daily life (email, trip planning, speaking practice, and more)

    Episode Highlights

    Jackie’s story of walking away from a job that broke her health and identity and rebuilding life and work from Nashville

    Why 2023 felt like a turning point with ChatGPT and how it pulled her from digital marketing into AI adoption and strategy

    What “AI adoption” actually means (beyond tools) and why communication, culture, and expectations matter more than features

    The harsh reality: most AI projects fail, not because of the tech, but because of people, processes, and misaligned outcomes

    The “Disney trash” example: how starting with boring, high-volume, repetitive tasks beats chasing sexy, impossible AI dreams

    A compassionate look at why many women hesitate to jump into AI and how community, safety, and “permission to not know” change that

    Everyday use cases Jackie loves: practicing presentations with AI video, drafting hard emails, energizing workouts, travel planning, and using voice tools in playful ways

    The deeper theme: AI shows us how not-special our tasks are, but it also clarifies how irreplaceable our humanity is

    Connect with Jackie Celske

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinecelske/

    Website – The Prose Co.: https://www.theproseco.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproseco/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theproseco

    Quote

    Being human is your superpower

    Resources
    • Rand study 80% AI projects fail
    • Women are avoiding AI: HBR
    • Gender Divide
    Support the Show

    If this conversation helped you pause, reflect, or think differently about AI and learning, please share it with a colleague or friend. Leaving a review or tagging the show helps others discover these important conversations.
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    53 分
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