What You Should Actually Learn Right Now (It's Not What You Think)
Everyone's rushing to learn prompt engineering and AI tools. That's fine. But it's not what will make you valuable long-term.
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The AI Productivity Gains Are Real (Just Smaller Than the Headlines)
Goldman Sachs says AI will add $7 trillion to the global economy. McKinsey says $4.4 trillion. Here's what those numbers actually mean for you.
How Education Needs to Change (And Why It Won't Happen Overnight)
I gave my class an impossible assignment: build custom Shopify themes in 7 days. Every single student delivered. Here's what that means for education.
Don't Let AI Make You Lazy: A Practical Guide to Staying Sharp
Microsoft Research found three barriers that kill critical thinking with AI: awareness, motivation, and ability. Here's how to overcome each one and maintain your cognitive edge.
From Doer to Steward: How AI Is Rewiring the Way You Think
Microsoft researchers tracked 936 real work tasks and found AI doesn't just change what you do—it fundamentally shifts how you think. Here's what's changing, and why it matters.
The Confidence Trap: Why Trusting AI Makes You Think Less
New research reveals a paradox: the more you trust AI to do your work, the less you think critically about it. Here's what 319 knowledge workers taught us about maintaining your edge.
What Actually Happens to Your Job When AI Gets Better
Everyone's scared AI will take their job. The reality is way more complicated—and way more interesting—than that.
The Messy Middle: AI's Impact on Jobs (2025-2035)
History says you'll have a job in 2035. It just might not be the one you trained for. Here's what the transition period looks like—and how to navigate it.
AI Productivity Gains: Reality vs Hype
Your AI assistant saves you 2.2 hours a week, not your entire job. Here's what the data actually shows about AI productivity—and why trillion-dollar projections might be premature.
AGI in 5 Years? Why AI Leaders Are Wrong (And Right)
OpenAI's CEO says AGI by 2030. 2,700 AI researchers say 2047. Both groups have skin in the game. Here's how to think about wildly divergent predictions.