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The AI Trap Many Solopreneurs Walk Into Without Noticing
What's in this episode
Are you using AI to sharpen your thinking or to slowly dull it? In this episode, Carly Ries and Joe Rando sit down with Johan Roos, creator of Lego Serious Play and author of Human Magic, to explore the two trajectories every solopreneur faces when working with AI. Johan breaks down the erosion curve versus the amplification curve and explains why the default path quietly makes you less curious, less critical, and more dependent. He shares the early warning signs that you have slipped into erosion, how to turn AI into a genuine sparring partner instead of a yes-machine, and why depth matters more than the mountain of text these tools can produce. You will learn why experts get the most out of AI while novices risk being taken for a fool, how to protect your critical thinking and communication skills, and the four questions that make up what Johan calls the wisdom compass. This one is packed with practical wisdom for any solopreneur building a business that supports their life. In this episode, you will hear about: The difference between the erosion curve and the amplification curve Early warning signs you are becoming too dependent on AI How to assign roles to AI and use it as a re