Renaldi Adrian

By 2024, people are familiar with AI, and our daily interactions with it have become a new normal. Chatting with computers is no longer seen as strange or weird, it has become normalized.

Have you noticed, though, that some people can use AI to their greatest benefit? They use AI for brainstorming, idea sharing, and research, making these processes more efficient.

A key pattern among these successful users is the understanding that asking the right questions is more important than merely seeking the right answers. This principle applies not only to AI but also to human interactions.

AI imitates human behavior, not the other way around. Think about it, you can instruct two people to do the same task, but if you provide one of them with context, explaining the purpose, objectives, and metrics for success, you’ll get two different outputs. Haveyou ever wondered why is that?

Humans are pattern-learning machines, our actions are influenced by past experiences and patterns. Instead of spending your time and energy correcting what’s been done, focus on aligning others’ perspectives with your expectations. One of the most important aspects of life is understanding other people’s perspectives.

The better you can see another person’s perspective, the better you can respond to what life throws at you. Remember, we are going to meet and socialize with other humans for the rest of our lives, so try to understand the other person’s perspective when solving problems together.

So, the next time you’re solving a problem or needing help from someone, don’t just say, “Do X, okay?” Instead, involve them in the process. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”