In this episode of The Next Better AMA Show, Coach Woody and Kristin explore one of today’s biggest existential questions:
Is AI eroding our sense of purpose—or helping us find a deeper one?
Together, they unpack how technology is reshaping our lives, careers, and relationship to fulfillment. From cobblers in ancient villages to modern-day coaching bots, Coach Woody walks through what it truly means to pursue meaning in a world where machines can do the work we once loved.
In this episode, let's explore:
Why tech convenience hasn’t made us happierHow AI is shifting the pursuit of meaningful workWhether menial tasks are becoming sacred againThe danger of always chasing moreCan AI enhance creativity—or replace it?
Highlights:
00:01 – Welcome and topic setup
04:00 – Has tech convenience made us happier?
09:47 – Chop Wood Carry Water: Meaning in the mundane
18:10 – Are menial tasks becoming sacred again?
24:00 – The shoe store vs. AI: Redefining our why
32:00 – The dangers of too much comfort
35:29 – Instant culture and the rise of anxiety
45:47 – Can AI enhance creativity—or replace it?
52:55 – Will AI discover its own sense of purpose?
57:30 – Book giveaway and next episode preview
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