05 AI and Design Thinking with Stanford's Jeremy Utley

16/06/2024 41 min
05 AI and Design Thinking with Stanford's Jeremy Utley

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the "Let's Design Change" podcast, Teresa Niubó interviews Jeremy Utley from Stanford University.

Jeremy shares valuable insights into the realm of innovation and creativity, emphasizing the necessity of generating a large quantity of ideas to uncover exceptional ones.

He discusses practical techniques such as maintaining a "bug list" for problem-solving and setting a daily idea quota. Jeremy also highlights the importance of non-critical thinking and the "wonder wander" technique, which involves exploring new environments to spark creativity.

He explains how cognitive and organizational barriers can hinder innovation and stresses the need for a shift in mindset towards embracing numerous ideas. Additionally, Jeremy demonstrates how AI, specifically ChatGPT, can be utilized as a tool for practicing difficult conversations, such as giving feedback, showcasing a novel approach to interaction with AI.

For a more immersive experience, watch the YouTube video of the episode where Jeremy includes a great visual demo about giving feedback using ChatGPT.

Key Takeaways

Embrace Quantity Over Quality
Keep a Bug List
Daily Idea Quota
Wonder Wander Technique
Non-Critical Thinking
Overcoming Cognitive Barriers
Creating a Culture of Innovation
Importance of Taking Breaks
Learning from Diverse Environments
Encouraging Problem Awareness in Organizations

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