The Rethinking Work Show

The Price of Easy

The Rethinking Work Show

Show Notes

As AI makes work faster and easier, what might we lose along the way? Bala Muthiah explores the hidden cost of convenience, why productive friction strengthens learning and judgment, and how we can use AI without outsourcing our ability to think for ourselves.

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