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Start Here: What This Is (and Isn't)
You have probably heard some version of this claim: "AI will do your work for you."
That framing is wrong, and it leads people to either panic or dismiss the whole thing.
The right framing: you use AI agents to handle repeatable mechanics so you can focus on meaningful outcomes.
What this is
This is systems thinking applied to your own work.
You look at your daily workflow, separate the repeatable parts from the judgment-heavy parts, and build a system where:
- AI handles gathering, filtering, transforming, summarizing, and routing information.
- You apply your judgment to decide what matters and what to do about it.
- Your output improves because your attention improves.
What this is not
- Not handing over responsibility. You remain accountable for outcomes.
- Not pressing a button and trusting the result. You review, adjust, and decide.
- Not pretending speed equals quality. Fast noise is worse than slow signal.
Your role vs. the agent's role
The agent is strong at: Repetition. Pattern extraction. Formatting. Drafting. First-pass synthesis. Working tirelessly through mechanical steps at any hour.
You are responsible for: Priorities. Context. Tradeoffs. Relationships. Quality standards. Final decisions and accountability.
When you keep this split clear, AI becomes leverage. When you blur this split, AI becomes risk.
One question to test any AI workflow
"Does this workflow give me more time and clarity for work that requires my judgment?"
Yes → keep it.
No → redesign it.