Is AI Really Saving You Time and Money? [Friday Wrap-Up]

This week I talk about whether AI is really saving us time and money, and how using Claude to rebuild my WordPress theme between sections made this newsletter take longer than usual. Then Cal Newport on AI's jagged abilities, and a recommendation for "Chronically Cautious" by Braden Bales on YouTube. Plus this week's systems tip: the Stream Deck + XL.

I'm working on a new cohort around how to vibe code your own tools. If you want to know when it goes on sale, join the waitlist here: https://streamlined.fm/waitlist

Links:

Episode 10 of Intentional AI: Cal Newport: Automate Tedium, Protect ThoughtChronically Cautious by Braden BalesStream Deck + XL

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View the episode transcript

(00:00) - Intro

(00:46) - Is AI Really Saving You Time?

(06:38) - When Has AI Wasted Your Time?

(24:08) - The Tools Builder Cohort Waitlist

(26:21) - Recommended: Cal Newport on Intentional AI

(28:56) - Something Fun: Chronically Cautious and Taste Freeze