This piece from Mike Schindler is a good reminder that a lot of the content we see on LinkedIn is written for engagement. It's a double-edged sword, isn't it? We want our posts to be read, commented upon, and shared. We see the patterns that get a lot of reactions and we mimic them.

We’re losing ourselves to our worst instincts. Not because we’re doomed, but because we’re treating this moment like a game of hot takes and hustle. But right now is actually a rare and real opportunity for a smarter, more generous conversation — one that helps our design community navigate uncertainty with clarity, creativity, and a sense of shared agency.

But the point that Schindler is making is this: AI is a fundamental shift in the technology landscape that demands nuanced and thoughtful discourse. There's a lot of hype. But as technologists, designers, and makers of products, we really need to lead rather than scare.

I've tried to do that in my writing (though I may not always be successful). I hope you do too.

He has this handy table too…

Chart titled “AI & UX Discourse Detox” compares unhealthy discourse (e.g., FOMO, gaslighting, clickbait, hot takes, flexing, elitism) with healthy alternatives (e.g., curiosity-driven learning, critical perspective, nuanced storytelling, thoughtful dialogue, shared discovery, community stewardship). Created by Mike Schindler.

Designed by Mike Schindler (mschindler.com)

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The broken rhetoric of AI

A detox guide for designers navigating today’s AI discourse

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