A Human in the Middle

AI is everywhere, and so is the fear that it's coming for your job. But what if the real story is more interesting than that?

Eric sits down with returning guest Karl Abbott, tech leader and podcaster, for a conversation sparked by his recent article "AI Didn't Replace My Work. It Changed How I Work." Karl shares how leaning into AI tools didn't make him feel replaced. It made him feel more focused. The mechanics got faster. The judgment, taste, and narrative instinct? Still 100% human.
They dig into what AI actually removes from knowledge work, why being widely read and broadly educated matters more in an AI-saturated world, what "vibe coding" means for engineers, and what higher education needs to do to prepare students for a world where fluency can be generated but wisdom still can't.
If you've ever felt uneasy about where AI fits in your work, this one's for you.

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Article: AI Didn’t Replace My Work. It Changed How I Work
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-didnt-replace-my-work-changed-how-i-karl-abbott-eqbbc/

Chapters:
00:00 Stream Start
01:14 Karl Abbott
02:41 AI Didn’t Replace My Work
16:59 AI Replaced SOME Work
30:27 What is Vibe Coding?
41:33 AI in Higher Education
54:20 Closing Thoughts
01:05:59 Wrap up

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