When Thinking Isn't Ours Alone: Lessons from William Poett's AI Evening

Episode: Get Current - Monday, August 25, 2025

Theme: Reflecting on Bill Poett's AI Evening - A Philosophical Approach

Key Highlights:

• Jim Sterne's LinkedIn reflection on Bill Poett's "philosophical approach to AI"
• Purpose vs. planning in a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous)
• Creativity renaissance through AI - forcing intentionality in how we communicate
• Using AI for self-improvement and personal reflection
• Martial arts principles applied to AI adoption: situational awareness, agility, resilience

Main Insights:

• Clarity over Planning: In rapid change, mission matters more than rigid plans
• Hands-on Learning: Skip theory, use AI daily for everything with intellectual components
• Intentional Creativity: AI forces precision in communication, clarifying our thinking
• Self-Reflection Tools: AI can identify knowledge gaps and time/energy mistakes
• Human Integration: Physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual aspects must work together

Jim Sterne's original article on LinkedIn is here