Harvard Neuroscientist: A.I. Is Reprogramming Your Brain — But It’s Nothing Like Social Media

Nothing is going to impact your career more than AI. But what you’re about to hear could make or break whether it actually helps you or quietly destroys the very things that make you unique. Right now, two camps are forming, and both are pulling you in the wrong direction. One group is avoiding AI entirely, convinced it’ll dilute their talent. The other is using it constantly, outsourcing their thinking in the name of speed. But that shortcut is not neutral. It’s eroding your creativity and originality. And over the long term, it will negatively impact your brain and your career. That’s why we sat down with Dr. Srini Pillay, a Harvard neuroscientist, former faculty at Harvard Medical School, and one of the only voices exploring AI through the lens of brain science, creativity, and purpose. You could argue that neuroscientists are the most qualified people to talk about AI, because they deeply understand the technology and what it’s doing to the brain. In this episode, we explore what makes the human brain fundamentally different from AI and how to use tools like ChatGPT in a way that protects your mind and unlocks it's superpowers. If you want to build a resilient career in the age of AI, this conversation is foundational. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:37 - The Average Person Is Diluting Their Brain with A.I. 12:56 - The Cost of Avoiding A.I. Completely 29:19 - The Man Who Proposed to His Own ChatGPT 37:08 - Does A.I. Destroy Your Originality? 49:04 - The Unique Parts of The Human Brain 54:57 - Consciousness & Your Calling 1:02:18 - You Need To Use A.I. As A Co-Pilot 1:09:40 - A.I. Is The Greatest Thing To Happen To Entrepreneurs 1:15:09 - You Must Use A.I. To Learn 1:19:31 - Are We Giving A.I. Too Much Power? 1:32:01 - To The Person Scared Of Losing Their Job 1:44:14 - What Happens If We Get A.I. Right Mighty Pursuit Links: Website: https://www.mightypursuit.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mightypursuit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mightypursuit/ X: https://x.com/MightyPursuit Dr. Srini Pillay Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsrinipillay/ Tinker, Dabble, Doodle Try: https://amzn.to/4kSuiRN For business inquiries: hello@mightypursuit.com