AI is transforming the way we work—but how can Thinkydoers use generative AI responsively and productively—as a tool, not a time-suck? In part two of our conversation with AI ethicist and strategist Dvorah Graeser, we get practical about leveraging AI tools, particularly for deep specialists and strategic thinkers. Building on our discussion of ethics and implications from Episode 38, Dvorah shares specific ways to move from anxiety to agency with AI while maintaining your ethics and humanity. Learn how to use AI tools to organize your thoughts, improve communication with different audiences, and enhance your work as a specialist, all while preserving what makes us uniquely human. Episode Highlights: How AI can help specialists move from anxiety to agency and practical ways to embrace AI tools with confidenceUsing AI to organize complex ideas and turn scattered thoughts into structured outlinesThe power of AI iteration and dialogue to refine thinking, decision-making, and communicationFact-checking and avoiding AI hallucinations with tools like Perplexity AI and multi-tool validationEnhancing communication for deep specialists by adapting messaging for different audiences, including neurodivergent thinkers and general business professionalsLeveraging AI for buyer personas and using marketing strategies to improve AI-generated content and audience targetingAI as an assistive tool for neurodivergence and how it supports executive functioning challenges and workflow efficiencyEmotional processing and AI as a tool for self-reflection while recognizing its limitations in mental health supportFirst steps to overcoming AI anxiety and why understanding your emotional response to AI is crucial before integrating it into your workflowResources and further learning, including Dvorah’s free PDF on emotions in AI and an invitation to submit questions for future discussions Key Concepts Explored: AI for Organization & Creativity How AI helps specialists structure ideas and overcome creative overwhelm The role of AI in iterative thinking and refining communication AI’s effectiveness in summarizing, outlining, and organizing complex information AI Accuracy & Fact-Checking Strategies for verifying AI-generated content and reducing hallucinations Using multi-tool validation with AI models like Perplexity AI and Claude Limitations of AI in handling data accuracy and research citations AI for Specialists & Communication How AI helps deep specialists communicate with broader audiences Leveraging buyer personas to tailor AI-generated messaging Using AI to bridge communication gaps between neurodivergent and neurotypical audiences AI for Neurodivergent Thinkers AI as an adaptive tool for executive function and workflow management The role of AI in supporting focus, organization, and stress reduction Ethical considerations of AI in self-reflection and emotional regulation Overcoming AI Anxiety & Ethical Adoption The shift from AI anxiety to AI agency and practical steps for confident adoption The importance of emotional awareness in integrating AI into personal and professional workflows Resources for understanding the emotional impact of AI and strategies for responsible use Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Thinkydoers Podcast and Episode Overview 01:00 From AI Anxiety to AI Agency – How Specialists Can Take Control 02:00 Organizing Chaotic Thoughts with AI – Turning Sticky Notes into Structure 04:00 The Power of Iteration – Using AI for Back-and-Forth Thinking 05:00 AI Hallucinations and Fact-Checking – Ensuring Accuracy in AI-Generated Content 07:00 The Role of Multi-Tool AI Validation – Using Perplexity AI, Claude, and ChatGPT Together 09:00 AI for Deep Specialists – Making Complex Knowledge Accessible to a Broader Audience 10:00 Leveraging AI for Buyer Personas – Adapting Communication for Different Audiences 12:00 AI as an Assistive Tool for Neurodivergent Thinkers – Supporting Executive Function 14:00 Emotional Processing with AI – AI as a Thought Partner for Self-Reflection 17:00 Ethical Considerations – AI as a Probability Machine vs. a Reliable Support System 19:00 Overcoming AI Anxiety – The Importance of Emotional Awareness in AI Adoption 20:00 Resources & Further Learning – Dvorah’s PDF on Emotions in AI & Q&A Invitation 21:00 Where to Find Dvorah – Connecting on LinkedIn and Exploring Future Discussions 22:00 Closing Remarks – Encouraging Listeners to Submit AI-Related Questions Notable Quotes "They don’t replace the human brain, but they are really good at organizing big messes of information." – Sara Lobkovich (00:04:00) "If you have a multi-tool process and you leverage the strengths of one tool to shore up the weaknesses of another tool, then you can save a lot of time, but also a lot of mental energy." – Dvorah Graeser (00:06:00) "As a place to start, I would actually begin by looking at how I feel about AI. I actually had to do that. I ...
