In this solo episode, I explore the rapidly shifting AI landscape. I share why opt‑out (vs. opt-in) AI concerns me, potential environmental and creative harms, and how unchecked reliance on AI can weaken our critical thinking. I also offer an honest look at the ways I do use AI, along with simple practices to help you stay grounded, thoughtful, and human in an AI‑driven world.

In this episode:

• The current AI landscape and why “opt‑out” matters
• Environmental impacts of large‑scale AI use
• How AI affects critical thinking
• Harms to writers, musicians, and other creatives
• What I personally use AI for
• Four questions to ask before using AI
• Three simple ways to reduce AI use without losing convenience
• Why human connection matters more than ever

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