Too Much Information – One Idea to Manage the Noise

Too Much Information – One Idea to Manage the Noise

I’m overwhelmed.

There is so much coming at us, and so many methods for that information to reach us. At work, it could be Teams, Slack, Email, Cell, a CRM, or a work management platform; at home, it’s called the internet. The endless Internet. And our children, partners, pets, politics, and, well, just life.

One way that I’ve found to sort through the noise is an app called Attrove. Every morning, Attrove, an AI Communication aggregator, reviews all my email, Slack, and calendar invites and writes up and records a 10-minute summary of everything I should be thinking about going into the day. It’s fantastic. It doesn’t replace taking notes or having a clear task list, but it does a great job of reviewing all the main comms channels. And because it’s AI, it treats all information equally, without favoring the sender or the number of exclamation points used. I do miss things without Attrove, and the $20/month is worth me avoiding too many dropped balls.

I’m curious what’s working for you to manage the noise?

Did Someone Say AI?

Did Someone Say AI?

To say that AI is everywhere would be an understatement. It’s fascinating to see how companies are leveraging the fear, excitement, and possibilities of AI to sell their product. One visit to San Francisco will prove this to be true. But on a human level, it’s equally clear that so many people are unsure what the hell AI is, really. Other than confusing. And a little scary. Thinking back to the proliferation of the internet and email addresses, AI feels very fast in comparison. So, what could you do? Well, you learn and evolve. Like you did with the Internet, or email addresses, or puberty. AI has massive potential, but there are so many “experts” on this topic that it’s common to buy into the fear—a common way to move products or services.

If you want to start to learn, pick up Mustafa Suleyman’s book on AI called The Coming Wave. It will help ground you and challenge you to find your own personal balance with AI. It’s daunting, yes. But if you can see one way to use AI to make you more productive, then you are learning. And evolving, and that’s all you can do right now, because AI is so ubiquitous.

The Importance of Human Connection

The Importance of Human Connection

As I wrote about recaptcha, a tool meant to differentiate between humans and AI, I realized that humans are not really in charge of so many things. The whole point of Recaptcha was to distinguish humans from AI but it has now been proven that AI is better at it than humans. Which is definitely sad for humanity but not the point I’m trying to make today. AI is now showing up in many forms and one alarming form (to me) is in team meetings. Instead of showing up, people will send an AI note-taker to take notes, summarize, and list next steps. Which has advantages. It’s efficient. But, what it can’t do is connect with other people on your team. What it can’t do is show up for someone who is presenting. What it can’t do is be human. That is not AI’s fault. That is ours if we choose to deprioritize human connection at work. If our meetings aren’t efficient enough, fix the meetings but keep the connection.

References and Resources

How AI finally won its war on CAPTCHA images by Dr Peter Bentley/BBC Science Focus; Type: Article

Bots Are Better at Solving CAPTCHAs Than Humans, Research Shows by Emily Price/PC Mag; Type: Article

Not a Boomer Problem

Not a Boomer Problem

AI is everywhere, and it’s affecting our jobs. It’s natural to worry about being replaced by a bot. The best action? Engage with AI to stay ahead. Here’s a simplified approach:

  1. Learn: Read up on AI. Start with articles or LinkedIn posts.
  2. Experiment: Try new AI tools. Familiarize yourself with different applications.
  3. Reach out if you want to know how I stay updated with AI.

Learning: AI isn’t leaving. Adapting is key.

Is AI a concern in your industry? Should it be? We’d love to hear from you.

The Future of Childhood Arguments

The Future of Childhood Arguments

This is ridiculous, I know. But how AI (Artificial Intelligence) will change our kids’ childhood experiences is terrifying and exciting to think about. The internet was one thing, and VR was an entirely different thing. But AI advancements in all areas of life are happening at lightning speed, and what that means for lived and worked experiences is, well, terrifying and exciting…and most certainly, unknown.

Learning: AI is changing (or about to change) everything – it’s probably best to learn as much as possible while we can.

References and Resources

The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman; Type: Book

Does this resonate with you? How has AI changed your work and/or life? Or how do you see it changing your work and/or life? We’d love to hear from you.