Ep. 156: AI Is Changing Everything 🤖 | A Conversation with Joe Van Brussel

What is AI actually doing to the way we think and work? 🤖🧠 In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, host Toby Kennedy sits down with Joe Van Brussel—creative director, writer, and philosopher—to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity, decision-making, and professional work. With experience at The New York Times and The Huffington Post, Joe brings a unique lens to the conversation—blending philosophy with real-world application. We dive into: 🔹 How AI can act as both a crutch (replacing critical thinking) and a tool (strengthening ideas) 🔹 The “Robot Dog” effect 🐕‍🦺 — why AI tends to agree with you (and why that’s a problem) 🔹 The risk of losing critical thinking skills in future generations 🔹 How AI compares to past tech shifts like calculators, computers, and social media 🔹 Why businesses may force AI adoption—ready or not 💼 This is a thoughtful, honest look at where AI is helping—and where it might be hurting. 🎧 Part 2 drops next week, continuing the conversation.