ISTM #57. ChatGPT versus Me My first book, Naked Conversations, was written in 2005. It warned business decision-makers to adapt to the accelerating changes being fomented by disruptive technologies such as social media or be left behind. Over the years, more and more disruptive technologies have assaulted business decision-makers at increasingly faster paces. This presented the opportunity for me to keep writing and talking about them, and I wrote five more books about game-changing technologies.
"In short, I was afraid. I wondered if my future might involve driving a car with an Uber sticker on the windshield or delivering orders to tables in the restaurant service industry."
Interesting. Two professionals already targeted by AI and its partner autonomy. Robotaxis are already running, as you know, and robots at the table take your order in many restaurants; delivery comes next. --Michael Coates
Shel, I think this is exactly the right mindset! Our tools got so much more powerful, but they are still just tools. Clients who think that they can neglect the human in the equation will save money now, but will have bland content later. But AI makes you more productive and that's what will lead to much better content in a shorter period of time.
"In short, I was afraid. I wondered if my future might involve driving a car with an Uber sticker on the windshield or delivering orders to tables in the restaurant service industry."
Interesting. Two professionals already targeted by AI and its partner autonomy. Robotaxis are already running, as you know, and robots at the table take your order in many restaurants; delivery comes next. --Michael Coates
Shel, I think this is exactly the right mindset! Our tools got so much more powerful, but they are still just tools. Clients who think that they can neglect the human in the equation will save money now, but will have bland content later. But AI makes you more productive and that's what will lead to much better content in a shorter period of time.