Redefining What Efficiency Means in the Age of AI

About this episode

Mithu Storoni discusses redefining efficiency in the context of AI and how to optimize brain productivity.

What is the real definition of efficiency in a world powered by AI? What if it was quality, not quantity? Neuroscientist Mithu Storoni has researched how and when our brains are the most creative and truly productive at knowledge work. In this conversation, she shares how we can train our brains to be more effective at doing work that really matters. She explains how our brains tackle different kinds of work, how we can better schedule our days to align with those states of mind, and what this all means for leaders and organizations. Storoni is the author of the book "Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work".

People in this episode

Guest: Mithu Storoni

Topics covered

• efficiency
• AI
• creativity
• productivity
• leadership
• brain optimization

Keywords

• efficiency
• AI
• creativity
• productivity
• brain optimization
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work

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