S1 E03 | The Brain Isn’t a Bot: Why Messy Thinking Matters (and How AI Fits In)

This week, Jackie and Toni dig into an LA Times op-ed on why the human brain doesn’t learn or remember like AI—and why that difference is a feature, not a bug. From neurodiversity and standardized tests to doctors using AI as a tool (not a replacement), they explore how “the messy middle” of trial, error, and reflection fuels real learning and creativity. Plus: dataset bias (hello, “ruler = cancer” problem), the limits of “move fast and break things,” and simple ways to build curiosity and mindfulness into everyday life.
In this episode:
• The harm of forcing brains into computer metaphors
• How AI can support teachers and clinicians—without skipping the learning process
• Dataset bias and why guardrails/regulation matter
• Practical reflection habits (change one variable, stay curious)
• A fun nod to art and sound design inspiring creative thinking
Rate & follow for more bite-sized wisdom at the intersection of therapy, tech, and everyday life—and tell us where you’ve seen “messy thinking” pay off.

Link to the article in today's show: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2025-07-09/human-brain-artificial-intelligence-model