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What to say when your uncle asks if ChatGPT is going to replace his job at the warehouse.
"The future is already here, it's just not evenly distributed." — William Gibson
Want to sound like the smartest person at the Thanksgiving table when someone inevitably brings up AI?
Here’s what to say (without sounding like a tech bro):
1. "AI isn't replacing jobs, it's replacing tasks."
Say this and pause. Let it marinate. Everyone will nod. Then explain: AI is great at repetitive stuff. But people still need to make decisions, build relationships, and adapt. The real opportunity? Learning how to delegate tasks to AI like it's an intern that never sleeps.
2. "Small businesses have the advantage because they can move faster."
Most people think AI is only for big tech companies. But SMBs can test tools, automate workflows, and adapt way quicker than corporations stuck in red tape. Agility beats budget.
3. "ChatGPT isn't magic. It's pattern recognition at scale."
This one makes you sound smart and grounded. AI tools don't think or understand. They just guess the next word really well based on mountains of data. The key is learning to prompt well - talk to AI like a smart assistant, not like a genie.
Try dropping one of those, then sit back and let the stuffing do the rest.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Scott
P.S. If the convo gets too heated, just whisper "GPT-5" and walk away.