Is AI the worst thing to happen to work—or the best? In this episode of Slackers, hosts Jaime Solis and Jonathan Sasse unpack the polarization around artificial intelligence and what it really means for creators, leaders, and builders. They explore the difference between automation and amplification, why strategy and judgment matter more than ever, and how this technological shift could unlock an entirely new generation of problem-solvers.
AI isn’t the end of work. It’s the beginning of a new kind of work.
In this conversation, Jaime Solis and Jonathan Sasse challenge the extremes surrounding AI—the panic and the hype—and reframe it as a once-in-a-generation shift in how we create, communicate, and collaborate.
They break down what AI actually is in practice (and what it’s not), why critical thinking and curiosity have become the most valuable skills in the workplace, and how leaders can use these new tools to extend human capability rather than replace it. The discussion spans everything from photography to music, code to culture, and explores what it means to be a creative professional in an era where everyone can create.
From the rise of “conductors” leading small, high-output teams, to the future of curation as an act of service, this episode makes the case for optimism—and responsibility—in the age of AI. Because when everyone has a million-dollar studio at their fingertips, the real differentiator isn’t the tools. It’s taste, judgment, and purpose.
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