Listen "Ep 18: Crowdsourcing and AI to Solve Data Challenges with Justin Strharsky "
Episode Synopsis
Justin Strharsky, co-founder of humyn.ai, joins Bob Pulver to discuss the power of collective intelligence and the role of AI in solving complex problems. He explains how humyn.ai uses competition and collaboration to bring together a global community of data scientists to solve data challenges. Humyn.ai's crowdsourcing approach has proven very effective, where multiple independent solutions can lead to higher confidence and the discovery of valuable outlier answers. Strharsky emphasizes the importance of constraints and the right incentives to maximize contributions and ensure the best outcomes. It's a wide-ranging and insightful discussion on myriad topics, each relevant to the future of work design and dynamic workforce ecosystems.
Keywords
collective intelligence, AI, data science, competition, collaboration, constraints, incentives, outcomes
Takeaways
Collective intelligence, where multiple independent solutions are combined, can lead to higher confidence and the discovery of valuable outlier answers.
Constraints and the right incentives are important in maximizing contributions and ensuring the best outcomes.
AI can function as a thought partner, stimulating creativity and enhancing human problem-solving abilities.
The power of AI lies in its ability to free up time and resources, solve mundane problems, and create a world of abundance.
It is important to have a clear understanding of the problem at hand and to critically evaluate AI outputs to avoid being overwhelmed or misled.
Sound Bites
"More answers are better than one."
"Constraints matter in maximizing contributions and outcomes."
"Generative AI is fantastic for finding commonalities and driving decisions."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:16 Competition and Collaboration in Solving Data Challenges
07:17 IP Ownership and Collaboration Opportunities
09:17 The Power of Cognitive Diversity and Subject Matter Expertise
13:59 Finding the Right Constraints for Optimal Solutions
22:15 Transparency, Observability, and Intellectual Property
25:04 The Need for Responsible and Ethical AI Use
28:33 The Potential of AI in Enhancing Human Thinking
31:39 The Importance of Engaging with AIQ and Avoiding Over-Optimism
36:05 The Value of Solving Mundane Problems and Creating a World of Abundance
39:01 The Future of AI and Collective Intelligence
42:10 Navigating the AI Landscape and Ensuring Clear Understanding
45:17 The Importance of Critical Evaluation and Avoiding Overwhelm
46:33 Elevating AIQ: Engaging with Tools Practically and Focusing on Problem Solving
Justin Strharsky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-strharsky
https://humyn.ai
Keywords
collective intelligence, AI, data science, competition, collaboration, constraints, incentives, outcomes
Takeaways
Collective intelligence, where multiple independent solutions are combined, can lead to higher confidence and the discovery of valuable outlier answers.
Constraints and the right incentives are important in maximizing contributions and ensuring the best outcomes.
AI can function as a thought partner, stimulating creativity and enhancing human problem-solving abilities.
The power of AI lies in its ability to free up time and resources, solve mundane problems, and create a world of abundance.
It is important to have a clear understanding of the problem at hand and to critically evaluate AI outputs to avoid being overwhelmed or misled.
Sound Bites
"More answers are better than one."
"Constraints matter in maximizing contributions and outcomes."
"Generative AI is fantastic for finding commonalities and driving decisions."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:16 Competition and Collaboration in Solving Data Challenges
07:17 IP Ownership and Collaboration Opportunities
09:17 The Power of Cognitive Diversity and Subject Matter Expertise
13:59 Finding the Right Constraints for Optimal Solutions
22:15 Transparency, Observability, and Intellectual Property
25:04 The Need for Responsible and Ethical AI Use
28:33 The Potential of AI in Enhancing Human Thinking
31:39 The Importance of Engaging with AIQ and Avoiding Over-Optimism
36:05 The Value of Solving Mundane Problems and Creating a World of Abundance
39:01 The Future of AI and Collective Intelligence
42:10 Navigating the AI Landscape and Ensuring Clear Understanding
45:17 The Importance of Critical Evaluation and Avoiding Overwhelm
46:33 Elevating AIQ: Engaging with Tools Practically and Focusing on Problem Solving
Justin Strharsky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-strharsky
https://humyn.ai
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