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EPISODE · Jul 11, 2026 · 1H 4M

Staying Human in the Age of AI

from The Jira Life · host Rodney Nissen, Alex Ortiz, & Bob Wen

AI is changing the way we work, but it's also changing the way we think, communicate, learn, and create.In this episode, we move beyond the usual conversations about productivity and automation to explore a bigger question: What does it mean to stay human in the age of AI?We discuss how AI is reshaping the workplace, creativity, decision making, and human connection. As AI becomes more capable, how do we ensure that curiosity, empathy, critical thinking, and authentic collaboration remain at the center of what we do?We also explore some fascinating economic questions. What happens when AI becomes expensive to run because of token costs? Could there be situations where human expertise becomes more cost effective than AI? And what does the future look like if experienced developers become scarcer than demand?Whether you're a developer, founder, creator, or simply curious about where technology is taking us, this conversation is an invitation to think beyond the tools and focus on the people using them.In this episode:How AI is changing the way we think and solve problemsThe future of human work alongside AICreativity, communication, and learning in an AI first worldWhy being "more human" may become our greatest advantageThe surprising economics of AI, token costs, and human expertise💬 We'd love to hear your thoughts. What does "staying human" mean to you in the age of AI? Share your perspective with us by connection with us on LinkedIn. The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks:   / @thejiralife  .Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct

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