AI Should Make You Dangerous — In A Good Way

Written By CAMINO5

In this episode of Process of Elimination (POE), Ryan Edwards, Co-founder of Camino5, and Justin L. Brown unpack why the real advantage of AI isn’t speed — it’s what you do with the extra time, insights, and possibilities it creates. With Ryan’s strategic depth and Justin’s sharp curiosity, they explore how teams can combine smarter prompts, stronger workflows, and human expertise to unlock meaningful, scalable value.

Inside this episode:

  • Why smarter AI doesn’t automatically make smarter teams

  • The two-part equation: AI + human expertise

  • How to avoid “appeasement bias” and stagnant outputs

  • The 3 Modes of AI Use: Execution, Acceleration, Insight

  • How to break the cycle and elevate outcomes — not just tasks

AI won’t make you excellent by default. But used right, it can turn you into a sharper strategist, a better thinker, and a faster innovator.

If you’re leading a team through the realities of AI adoption, this episode helps you rethink where to aim AI’s power.

Episode Highlights

0:00 Intro — Welcome to Process of Elimination (POE)
1:20 The edge isn’t just speed — it’s what you do with the time AI gives you
3:40 Smarter AI ≠ Smarter people
6:30 Why “appeasement learning” holds you back
10:20 The 3 Modes of AI: Execution, Acceleration, Insight
16:00 Avoiding burnout: Balancing human thinking + AI power
20:30 This week’s challenge: Use AI to elevate your strategy, not just your outputs
23:30 Teaser: Next episode on over-automation + protecting brand voice

Listen to Process of Elimination:
YouTube: @camino5studio
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2TInKldt1MUoDEFKEA6irN
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/process-of-elimination/id1811592244

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