Muscle for Life

Is artificial intelligence a quantum leap forward for humanity? The key to world peace, the cure for disease and aging, and the springboard to the abundant, leisure-filled future depicted in science fiction novels? Or is it the death knell for humanity as they know it? Or something in between? In this episode, I talk with Cal Newport, a renowned computer science professor, author, and productivity expert, to delve into the complex landscape of AI. Cal has been studying AI and its ramifications for humanity long before it was cool, and he has a number of counterintuitive thoughts on the pros and cons of this new technology, how to get the most out of it right now, and what the future of AI will look like. In this interview, you’ll learn . . . How to use existing AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to be more productive and successful in your work and personal life The pros and cons of existing AI tools What the future of AI development may look like How to use AI to stay competitive in the modern workplace