#40 How to use our mind & AI: writing, building apps, creating a business ft. Dan Shipper (Founder, Every | Builder | Podcaster)

00:00 Introducing Dan Shipper & Every

02:45 The Philosophy of Building: Reflecting on Identity and Creation

07:37 Dan's Journey: From Tech Founder to Embracing Writing and AI

15:05 Leveraging AI for Creativity and Efficiency in Media

21:35 Reimagining Reading: How AI Enhances the Experience

25:32 Exploring AI's Personalization and Future Potential

28:18 The Evolution of AI: From Sidekick to Personal Assistant

32:45 AI's Role in Content Creation

35:43 Navigating Self-Doubt and Creative Consistency

42:41 The Influence of 70’s Aesthetics on Creativity

46:34 Physical Inspirations in a Digital Age

49:39 Reflecting on AI, Emotion, and Artistic Expression

To think and to create are by far the most satisfying part of work for all of us. As new technologies come in, the crux we keep getting closer to is thinking clearly and creating more frequently. AI has made this process not just upleveled in speed but also introduced a side-kick approach. How to incorporate AI and still build our unique taste? What’s it like to ride with AI and find more individuality with the creative projects and businesses that we build?

Dan Shipper is the co-founder of Every, a creative media company that works to make you smarter about technology, productivity, and AI, trusted by almost 70k builders. Dan is a writer, thinker, podcaster, builder behind an AI chatbot, and his current work is filled with playing around with AI and shipping related projects.

In this chat, Dan and Aishwarya discuss the transformative impact of AI on creativity, the process of building unique projects, and intertwining personal growth with professional work. Dan elaborates on a recent AI project (internal to Every), Spiral, designed to convert content into different formats effectively, providing insights into his reading habits with AI's assistance.