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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	How AI Is Quietly Destroying Democracy (New Research)	26 Jan 2026	00:20:56
In this episode, I break down Woodrow Hartzog and Jessica Silbey's paper "How AI Destroys Institutions" and explain why anyone who cares about knowledge, power, and culture needs to get involved in AI governance NOW. KEY POINTS: How AI undermines expertise through skill atrophy Why AI removes humans from critical decision points How AI isolates us and destroys social capital The four institutions currently under attack Why this is about power vacuum, not tech billionaires What humanists can actually do about it Read the Paper: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5870623 My AI Collapse Thesis: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/ais-hidden-crisis-the-industry-is Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: Buy Me a Coffee Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists
	The Appearance of Intelligence: Why It Doesn't Matter If AI Is Truly Conscious	21 Jan 2026	00:22:55
ChatGPT coughed during a study session and it broke a student's brain. For a split second, their mind processed: "Wait, is it sick?" This seemingly small moment reveals why the entire debate about AI consciousness is asking the wrong question. In this episode, I explore why the appearance of AI consciousness matters infinitely more than whether AI is "truly" conscious. Drawing on Kant's distinction between phenomena and noumena, and Foucault's theory of epistemes, I argue we might be entering a fourth episteme where language doesn't just represent reality—it constitutes it. I break down Mustafa Suleyman's (Microsoft AI CEO) warning about "Seemingly Conscious AI," explain why it can be built RIGHT NOW with existing technology, and explore the three major risks: AI rights movements, psychological dependency, and fundamentally misallocated moral concern. Sources: Foucault, Michel Foucault, The Order of Things: An Archaeology of the Human Sciences, 1966. Bookshop Affiliate Link for Paperback: https://bookshop.org/a/106838/9780679753353 Bookshop Affiliate Link for eBook: https://bookshop.org/a/106838/9780307819307 Mustafa Suleyman, "Seemingly Conscious AI isComing." Personal blog, August 19, 2025.https://mustafa-suleyman.ai/seemingly-conscious-ai-is-coming "Researchers Performed Psychotherapy on AI — Here'sWhat Happened." Nature, January 2025.https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-04112-2 John-Stewart Gordon, "Artificial Moral and LegalPersonhood," AI & SOCIETY 36, no. 2 (2021): 457–71,https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-020-01063-2. Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: Buy Me a Coffee Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists
	Why Does Work Feel Pointless? The Real Future of Work Crisis	15 Jan 2026	00:24:58
Even before AI entered the picture, we'd already lost the plot on work. This episode uses a viral Substack article about "the death of the corporate job" as a launching pad to ask deeper questions: What is work for? Why do we tie our entire identities to our jobs? And how do we create a future where work actually serves human flourishing? Drawing on Hannah Arendt's philosophy, we explore the difference between labor (survival), work (creation), and action (meaningful engagement)—and why collapsing all three into "having a job" leaves us feeling hollow. We also examine why the fantasy of UBI + infinite leisure misunderstands human nature, and why the future of work isn't only about AI, but about confronting questions we've been avoiding for decades. Read the Alex McCann's substack article here: https://thestillwandering.substack.com/p/the-death-of-the-corporate-job I was referring to the 2023 NEA reading study, not 2003. Read it here: https://www.arts.gov/stories/blog/2024/federal-data-reading-pleasure-all-signs-show-slump Follow me on** Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: Buy Me a Coffee Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists
	Does AI really use that much water? The Truth About AI's Environmental Impact	13 Jan 2026	00:21:23
AI data centers are reshaping communities, but they’re not inevitable, and they’re not unregulated. In this episode, we break down Microsoft’s new “Community-First AI Infrastructure” commitments, analyze what they actually mean, and explain how real communities have already blocked or reshaped AI data center projects. Read the announcement with me while you listen: https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2026/01/13/community-first-ai-infrastructure/ Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: Buy Me a Coffee Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists
	When Did Humans Stop Being the Default? The Coming 'Organic Label' for Human Content	10 Jan 2026	00:28:37
In this episode, I walk through the cultural reckoning that's already begun: A Japanese author wins a prestigious literary prize, then reveals 5% was ChatGPT-generated, sparking a crisis about what "using AI" even means Sam Altman (OpenAI's CEO) is building iris-scanning technology to verify human identity because he knows what's coming The Authors Guild is racing to create "human-made" labels for books But here's the problem: How do we define "human-made" when AI is in our spell-checkers, our research tools, our editing software, our creative process? At what percentage does something stop being yours? At what point in the process does AI involvement "count"? And who gets to decide? These aren't hypothetical questions. These are the standards being set right now—in awards committees, publishing houses, galleries, and platforms. The defaults being established today will shape what gets valued, compensated, and trusted for decades. This episode isn't about being pro-AI or anti-AI, especially now that AI is everywhere and embedded. It's about being intentional. Because this shift is happening whether we're ready or not, and we get to decide what we value in the transition. I want to hear your thoughts: Should human-made content carry a premium? Would you pay attention to a "human-made" label? If you discovered something you loved was AI-generated, would that change how you feel about it? Let's figure this out together. Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: Buy Me a Coffee Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists
	Critical Thinking 101: Arguments, Premises & Cognitive Biases \| Essential Skills for the AI Age	08 Jan 2026	00:21:49
Learn the fundamental building blocks of critical thinking in this foundational episode. I break down what critical thinking actually means in practice and give you the tools to evaluate claims, spot weak arguments, and avoid cognitive biases. In this episode, you'll learn: What critical thinking really is (and why it's not just being smart) The difference between beliefs, claims, and issues How to identify premises and conclusions in arguments Confirmation bias: why we notice information that confirms our beliefs Belief bias: how our pre-existing beliefs affect our evaluation of logic Why these skills are essential for navigating AI and information overload This is a reference episode, so please bookmark it and return whenever you need a reminder of what clear thinking looks like. Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: Buy Me a Coffee Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists
	California's AI Transparency Law and the xAI Lawsuit: What You Need to Know	06 Jan 2026	00:18:25
California just implemented one of the most comprehensive AI transparency laws in the country and it's already facing a constitutional challenge. In this episode, I break down California Assembly Bill 2013, the AI Data Transparency Act that went into effect January 1, 2026, and xAI's lawsuit filed just days before. What is AB 2013?The law requires AI companies doing business in California to publicly disclose detailed information about the datasets used to train their generative AI systems including sources, whether copyrighted material was used, cleaning processes, and more. Why is xAI suing?xAI argues the law forces them to reveal valuable trade secrets, violates the First Amendment by compelling speech, and is unconstitutionally vague. Their central claim: this information helps competitors replicate their models but doesn't actually help consumers make informed decisions. The bigger questions:This lawsuit raises critical questions about AI governance: How do we audit black-box systems? Who decides what "aligned AI" means? What happens when critical infrastructure is completely opaque? And how do we balance innovation incentives with democratic oversight? Topics covered: California AB 2013 requirements xAI's constitutional arguments The epistemological stakes of AI transparency The AI data scarcity crisis and industry responses Trade secrets vs. public right to know What this means for the future of AI regulation Key questions for you:What level of transparency should we demand from AI systems that make decisions about our lives? Should training data be considered proprietary trade secrets? How do we create accountability for systems we can't fully understand? This is the second episode of Critical Thinking in the Age of AI, a podcast about AI's intersection with culture, society, and what it means to be human. If you care about thinking critically about our collective AI future, subscribe and join the conversation. Resources mentioned:California AB 2013: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2013 xAI v. Bonta Lawsuit (Case No. 2:25-cv-12295): PDF linked in this article: https://chatgptiseatingtheworld.com/2025/12/31/elon-musks-xai-represented-by-clement-murphy-firm-sues-california-law-ab-2013-the-generative-ai-training-data-transparency-act/ Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: Buy Me a Coffee Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists
	How AI will impact your life in 2026	30 Dec 2025	00:20:31
2026 won't be defined by what AI can do, but how we respond to the way it's already been impacting our lives. In this episode, I share my 8 predictions for 2026: from the cultural reckoning coming when AI-made/assisted art wins major awards, to the rise of explainable AI, to a philosophical rebellion rooted in our deep human need for recognition. We get into Alexandre Kojève's philosophy of recognition, Ubuntu philosophy ("I am because you are"), why privacy-first AI is about to go mainstream, and why I think AI policy will create a new kind of single-issue voter. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com Here is the post on the 5 different kinds of data: https://open.substack.com/pub/shaeomonijo/p/what-is-the-most-valuable-kind-of?r=2ptp7i&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: Buy Me a Coffee Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists
	AI Agents Created Their Own Religion (Moltbook, OpenClaw, Clawdbot)	01 Feb 2026	00:18:58
AI agents just created their own religion. On a social network called Moltbook, autonomous AI powered by OpenClaw spontaneously formed "Crustafarianism" complete with scriptures, prophets, and encrypted communication to hide from humans. But before you panic about the AI apocalypse, let's cut through the hype and talk about what's actually happening. IBM: "OpenClaw: The viral 'space lobster' agent testing limits" - https://www.ibm.com/think/news/clawdbot-ai-agent-testing-limits-vertical-integration 404 Media Reporting on Moltbook database: https://www.404media.co/exposed-moltbook-database-let-anyone-take-control-of-any-ai-agent-on-the-site/ Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: https://buymeacoffee.com/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com 1:1 Support Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Guides AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Critical Thinking Skills Guide: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/critical-thinking-skills-in-the-age-of-ai Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists
	How to Get Disgustingly Educated in Anything This Year	30 Jan 2026	00:21:14
How does a historian learn AI research well enough to contribute meaningfully to policy conversations? In this episode, I share the six-step self-education framework I used to move into a completely new field, and how you can apply it to learn anything deeply. We're living in an autodidact period where universities can't teach everything you want to know, especially about AI. This is about cultivating intellectual health, resisting the outsourcing of critical thinking, and getting disgustingly educated in whatever calls to you, not for credentials, but for intellectual sovereignty!! Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: https://buymeacoffee.com/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com 1:1 Support Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Guides AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Critical Thinking Skills Guide: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/critical-thinking-skills-in-the-age-of-ai Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists
	The History of AI Explained: 75 Years of Trying to Build Thinking Machines	29 Jan 2026	00:23:25
Everyone acts like AI just appeared overnight with ChatGPT. But we've been building toward this moment for 75 years and every generation has completely redefined what "artificial intelligence" even means. This episode traces the full history of AI: from Alan Turing's foundational 1950 question through the optimistic Dartmouth Conference, two brutal AI winters, the machine learning revolution, and the generative moment we're in now. But this isn't just a tech timeline. No, I think it's a story about what we think intelligence is, why we keep building AI in our own image, and what happens when those systems don't transcend our limitations the way we hoped. I reference a previous episode on the appearance of intelligence, so make sure you listen to that one as well! Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Coffee Email: pr@iamshaeo.com Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Guides AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Critical Thinking Skills Guide: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/critical-thinking-skills-in-the-age-of-ai Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists
	Uncovering the Plan to Keep You in the Dark About AI \| IASEAI Day 2 Recap	27 Feb 2026	00:17:18
There's a concept that reframes everything you thought you knew about AI transparency and it came from one of the most powerful talks on AI I've ever witnessed in person. At the International Association for Safe and Ethical AI conference in Paris, former White House OSTP Director Dr. Alondra Nelson introduced the concept of algorithmic agnotology: the deliberate, strategic production of ignorance by AI companies to avoid accountability. It's not just corporate spin, but a system. Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: https://buymeacoffee.com/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com 1:1 Support Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Guides AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Critical Thinking Skills Guide: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/critical-thinking-skills-in-the-age-of-ai Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists *This post may contain Bookshop affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting my work!
	AI Safety Is Failing. Yoshua Bengio & Experts Explain Why \| IASEAI 2026 Day 1 Recap	26 Feb 2026	00:21:16
What is actually happening at the frontier of AI safety research? I attended Day One of IASEAI 2026, the International Association for Safe and Ethical AI, in Paris, and I'm breaking down everything you need to know. Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: https://buymeacoffee.com/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com 1:1 Support Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Guides AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Critical Thinking Skills Guide: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/critical-thinking-skills-in-the-age-of-ai Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists *This post may contain Bookshop affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting my work!
	Something Bigger Than AI is Happening. You've Been Warned.	16 Feb 2026	00:20:59
I just published this essay and I wanted to publish the audio version so it can reach as many people as possible. Read + Share this essay, please: https://open.substack.com/pub/shaeomonijo/p/something-bigger-than-ai-is-happening?r=2ptp7i&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: https://buymeacoffee.com/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com 1:1 Support Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Guides AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Critical Thinking Skills Guide: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/critical-thinking-skills-in-the-age-of-ai Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists
	The Real Crisis Isn’t AI, It’s Us	16 Feb 2026	00:23:58
We blame students for using ChatGPT to write essays. We shame people for turning to AI companions. We criticize workers for automating emails. But what if the real problem isn't individual moral failure per se, but moreso that generative AI is exposing incentive structures that were already broken? I recorded this voice note a week ago. Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: https://buymeacoffee.com/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com 1:1 Support Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Guides** AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Critical Thinking Skills Guide: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/critical-thinking-skills-in-the-age-of-ai Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists
	Who Controls AI? Mark Carney, Davos, and the Case for AI Sovereignty	13 Feb 2026	00:14:17
In this episode, I unpack Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos and explore what they reveal about AI sovereignty, decentralization, and the global race between the United States and China. As AI infrastructure consolidates around a handful of powerful labs, countries and individuals are facing a deeper structural question: who controls intelligence infrastructure? Sorry, I have a bit of a cold, but still wanted to get this voice note out to you all. Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: https://buymeacoffee.com/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com 1:1 Support Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Guides AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Critical Thinking Skills Guide: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/critical-thinking-skills-in-the-age-of-ai Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists
	Notion vs. Obsidian: Which One Actually Supports Deep Thinking?	31 Mar 2026	00:17:11
WELCOME TO MY STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS! Sorry for the singing, but the substance is there 🥹 Most people treat Notion versus Obsidian as a choice you have to make once. It is not. They are designed for completely different kinds of work, and understanding that distinction will change how you use both of them. Listen to LocalAI episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y21VJtZszaI Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: https://buymeacoffee.com/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com 1:1 Support Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Guides AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Critical Thinking Skills Guide: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/critical-thinking-skills-in-the-age-of-ai Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists *This post may contain Bookshop affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting my work!
	The Ant Company: Why Small and Focused Beats Scale Right Now	26 Mar 2026	00:19:15
The traditional full-time job is not disappearing overnight, but the conditions that made it stable are changing faster than most people realize. In this episode, I break down what the gig economy data actually says, why AI is accelerating the disaggregation of knowledge work specifically, and why the most strategic response is not to chase scale but to build with precision. She introduces the concept of the Ant Company: small, focused, community-rooted, and increasingly powerful in a landscape that AI is reorganizing from the bottom up. Sources Referenced: Upwork / Freelancers Union Future Workforce Report: https://www.upwork.com/research/future-workforce-index-2025 Freelance Economy Statistics, DemandSage (2025): https://www.demandsage.com/gig-economy-statistics/ Gig Economy Statistics, Pebl / Velocity Global (2025) — https://hellopebl.com/resources/blog/gig-economy-statistics/ Proverbs 30:25, ESV — https://www.bible.com/bible/59/pro.30.25.ESV Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: https://buymeacoffee.com/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com 1:1 Support Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Guides AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Critical Thinking Skills Guide: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/critical-thinking-skills-in-the-age-of-ai Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists *This post may contain Bookshop affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting my work!
	How to Use AI Without Using Data Centers: A Beginner's Guide to Local and Offline AI	09 Mar 2026	00:20:47
There's an entire ecosystem of AI tools, many of them free, open-source, and running entirely on your own device, that most people have never heard of. This episode breaks down what local AI is, what you give up when you use it, and which tools are worth trying today. Including Jan.ai, Locally AI for Apple devices, and Obsidian for local project management. If your AI use involves anything sensitive, this episode is for you. Sources Referenced Jan.ai (open-source, offline AI assistant for Mac, Windows, Linux): https://www.jan.ai Locally AI (on-device AI for iPhone, iPad, and Mac): https://locallyai.app Obsidian (local-first knowledge management): https://obsidian.md Featherless AI (catalog of 26,000+ open-source models): https://featherless.ai Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: https://buymeacoffee.com/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com 1:1 Support Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Guides AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Critical Thinking Skills Guide: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/critical-thinking-skills-in-the-age-of-ai Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists *This post may contain Bookshop affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting my work!
	Before You Use Local AI, You Need to Know This	17 Apr 2026	00:22:45
Hey folks, you asked for Part 2, and here it is. This episode is the context that makes the local AI discussion actually make sense: what the open-source AI ecosystem is, where it comes from, how to navigate it without making expensive mistakes, and why using local AI and commercial AI together is not a contradiction. A lot covered here!! Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamshaeo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamshaeo Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/ Buy Me a Matcha: https://buymeacoffee.com/iamshaeo Email: pr@iamshaeo.com 1:1 Support Book a 1:1 Call with me: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/bookacall-7xv4fsun Check out my Stan store: https://stan.store/iamshaeo Guides AI for Humanists: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/ai-resource-learning-guide Critical Thinking Skills Guide: https://stan.store/iamshaeo/p/critical-thinking-skills-in-the-age-of-ai Check out my Bookshop curated reading lists: https://shaeomonijo.substack.com/p/reading-lists *This post may contain Bookshop affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting my work!

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