Episode 6 : Are We Becoming Too Reliant on AI Now? ChatGPT, Creativity & The Loss of Original Thinking

In this episode of Too Sober For This, recovery advocate Shell Righini and comedian Iain Anderson take on a very 2026 problem:How is AI changing creativity, work, and the way we think?From ChatGPT to AI design tools, artificial intelligence is everywhere. It’s writing emails, creating content, generating artwork, and helping people build businesses faster than ever. But is AI making life easier… or slowly replacing creativity, confidence, and human connection?Shell and Iain explore the rise of AI in the creative industries and everyday life. They share their own experiences using AI for business, content creation, and decision-making; from productivity hacks and support with ADHD, to the unexpected downside of relying on it too much.They get into the real impact of AI on artists, freelancers, and small business owners, and ask whether we’re entering a world of faster innovation or a sea of sameness.This episode sits right in the tension between convenience and creativity, questioning what happens when everything becomes quicker, cheaper, and automated.In this episode• How AI tools like ChatGPT are changing creative work• The impact of AI on artists, freelancers, and small businesses• Productivity, ADHD, and using AI for support and structure• The downside of AI: comparison, self-doubt, and over-reliance• AI in content creation, design, and podcasting• The ethics of AI and what “free” really costs• Creativity vs automation; what happens to original thinking?• Why everything is getting faster (and whether that’s a problem)• Building a business in the age of AIIf you’ve ever used AI to write something, design something, or make life easier then this episode will make you think twice about what it’s really doing.Expect honest conversations, sharp observations, dark humour, and a few moments where you realise… you might be outsourcing more than just your workload 😬.MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE : AI tool Goblin Tools - https://goblin.tools/The band Angine De Poitrine - https://www.instagram.com/anginedepoitrine/ Connect With Us@toosoberforthispodcastShell Righini - @shell_righini  Iain Anderson - @iainanderson.comedyTraumedy Show - https://iainandersoncomedy.com/Listen to Shell’s podcast We Recover Loudly here on Spotify  This Podcast Is Brought to You By We Recover Loudly MerchBold recovery slogans and wearable reminders that recovery doesn’t have to be quiet.Shop here: www.werecoverloudly.com@werecoverloudlyMastered and edited by Unmuted Studios.  Podcast production, editing, and creative support.www.unmutedstudios.com