Fighting Against AI Brain

This article, “The Real AI Risk Nobody Told You About” by Sahil Bloom is genuinely worth your time.

At Princeton Global, we try not to share content simply to add to the already overwhelming noise. When we point something out, it’s because we believe it meaningfully contributes to the conversation. This piece does exactly that.

AI (artificial intelligence) is everywhere. It’s powerful. And it’s only going to get better.

The real question is: How do we use it well—without outsourcing the best parts of ourselves?
Our judgment. Our creativity. Our ability to think deeply. Our capacity to be present with another human being.

I don’t buy into the doomsday narrative that AI will erase all jobs. I see opportunity—especially in roles that require what machines can’t replicate: presence, discernment, empathy, and real connection. As an advisor, one of my greatest contributions is the space I create and hold for clients. Interestingly, using AI in the right way (for example, an AI note taker) allows me to be more present—because I’m not mentally split between listening and capturing every detail.

What I especially appreciated about this article is its emphasis on first-pass thinking: doing the hard work first, then using AI to refine—not replace—your mind.

That mirrors how I try to use it myself. I start with my own rough draft and my own point of view, then let AI help me sharpen and organize. It’s also one reason I value live, unscripted conversations—whether in meetings, coaching, or podcasting—because they’re inherently human and can’t be automated.

The line that stayed with me:

“Your future will be defined not by what you can get AI to do for you, but by what you refuse to let it.”

The friction matters. The struggle keeps us sharp. And the world needs more humanity—more presence—more real connection. Set thoughtful boundaries. Protect your mind. Leverage AI to allow you stay close and be fully present to the people in front of you.