The Hidden Cost of Saving Time with AI: How to Avoid "Smoothout" Before You Lose Your Critical Thinking Skills
About this episode
The episode discusses the concept of 'Smoothout' and the implications of relying too heavily on AI for problem-solving.
Ever notice how the second something feels hard, you reach for AI instead of working through it yourself? This week, I'm digging into a brand new term, "Smoothout," coined by journalist Ellen Scott to describe what happens when we hand over every challenge to AI and slowly lose our edge. I uncover why our brains actually crave friction, why that's a good thing, and where the line is between using AI as a smart shortcut and using it to avoid skills we still need. This isn't about quitting AI. It's about staying intentional with what you hand over, and what you hold onto. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com . Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/329 .
People in this episode
Host: Anna Dearmon Kornick
Topics covered
- AI
- time management
- critical thinking
- productivity
- self-improvement
- friction
Keywords
- AI
- Smoothout
- critical thinking
- time management
- productivity
- self-improvement
- friction
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