OC ACXLW Sat May 11 Crafting Religion and Handling genAI in Organizations
Hello Folks!
We are excited to announce the 65th Orange County ACX/LW meetup, happening this Saturday and most Saturdays after that.
Host: Michael Michalchik
Email: michaelmichalchik@gmail.com (For questions or requests)
Location: 1970 Port Laurent Place
(949) 375-2045
Date: Saturday, May 11 2024
Time 2 pm
Conversation Starters:
1. Pragmatists Guide to Crafting Religion Review - Preamble and Chapter 1 by Eneasz Brodski: In this two-part series, the author explores the need for deep community and religion in human life, and discusses the potential for creating new "cultivars" (a mix of religion and culture) to address the challenges posed by declining birth rates and demographic changes.
TLDR Preamble: The author argues that humans need deep community and religion, and that rationalism serves some of these needs but lacks a structural framework. The book "The Pragmatist's Guide To Crafting Religion" is introduced as a potential resource for understanding how to create a new religion or community structure.
TLDR Chapter 1: The chapter discusses the role of culture as an evolutionary tool and its relationship with biology. It highlights the potential consequences of failing to adapt culture to changing circumstances and emphasizes the importance of creating new, diverse "cultivars" to ensure the survival and flourishing of human civilization.
a) The author suggests that humans have evolved to function within a strict cultural/religious framework and that operating without one can lead to psychological distress. What evidence supports this claim, and how might it inform efforts to create new community structures?
b) The chapter emphasizes the importance of cultural diversity and warns against the fragility of ethnically and culturally homogeneous societies. How can we balance the benefits of diversity with the need for shared values and cohesion within a community?
c) The authors introduce the concept of the "Index," a cultural reactor that catalogs and monitors the outcomes of intentionally constructed family cultures. What potential benefits and challenges do you foresee in implementing such a system, and how might the data it generates be used to inform the development of new cultivars?
2. How to handle genAI in organizations, according to science by Matt Beane: This article critiques common organizational approaches to dealing with generative AI (ignoring, banning, or "all hands") and proposes a science-backed framework for effective implementation, drawing on research in innovation, technology, and organizational change.
TLDR: The author argues that the three default organizational strategies for handling genAI (ignore, ban, and "all hands") are insufficient and not backed by science. Instead, he proposes a 2x2 framework of tactics, both internal and external to the organization, at the individual and collective levels, to help organizations adapt to disruptive technologies like genAI.
a) The article suggests that ignoring or banning genAI may be the best approach for some organizations, at least initially. Under what circumstances might this be true, and how can organizations determine when it's time to engage more actively with the technology?
b) The 2x2 framework presents a range of tactics for adapting to disruptive technologies, both within and outside the organization. Which of these tactics seem most promising for leveraging genAI, and how might they be combined into an effective implementation plan?
c) The author notes that genAI itself may change how the traditional playbook of tactics is implemented and lead to surprising new ways of working. How can organizations foster a culture of experimentation and learning to identify and capitalize on these emerging opportunities?
Walk & Talk: We usually have an hour-long walk and talk after the meeting starts. Two mini-malls with hot takeout food are readily accessible nearby. Search for Gelson's or Pavilions in the zip code 92660.
Share a Surprise: Tell the group about something unexpected that changed your perspective on the universe.
Future Direction Ideas: Contribute ideas for the group's future direction, including topics, meeting types, activities, etc.
OC ACXLW Sat May 11 Crafting Religion and Handling genAI in Organizations
Hello Folks!
We are excited to announce the 65th Orange County ACX/LW meetup, happening this Saturday and most Saturdays after that.
Host: Michael Michalchik
Email: michaelmichalchik@gmail.com (For questions or requests)
Location: 1970 Port Laurent Place
(949) 375-2045
Date: Saturday, May 11 2024
Time 2 pm
Conversation Starters:
1. Pragmatists Guide to Crafting Religion Review - Preamble and Chapter 1 by Eneasz Brodski: In this two-part series, the author explores the need for deep community and religion in human life, and discusses the potential for creating new "cultivars" (a mix of religion and culture) to address the challenges posed by declining birth rates and demographic changes.
TLDR Preamble: The author argues that humans need deep community and religion, and that rationalism serves some of these needs but lacks a structural framework. The book "The Pragmatist's Guide To Crafting Religion" is introduced as a potential resource for understanding how to create a new religion or community structure.
TLDR Chapter 1: The chapter discusses the role of culture as an evolutionary tool and its relationship with biology. It highlights the potential consequences of failing to adapt culture to changing circumstances and emphasizes the importance of creating new, diverse "cultivars" to ensure the survival and flourishing of human civilization.
Text and audio link:
https://open.substack.com/pub/deathisbad/p/pragmatists-guide-to-crafting-religion
https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/144369873/3145bb3dae8bd7065b995591106d4902.mp3
https://open.substack.com/pub/deathisbad/p/pragmatists-guide-to-crafting-religion-c69
https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/144370256/a0c83589111bf511837d0e594073af81.mp3
Questions for discussion:
a) The author suggests that humans have evolved to function within a strict cultural/religious framework and that operating without one can lead to psychological distress. What evidence supports this claim, and how might it inform efforts to create new community structures?
b) The chapter emphasizes the importance of cultural diversity and warns against the fragility of ethnically and culturally homogeneous societies. How can we balance the benefits of diversity with the need for shared values and cohesion within a community?
c) The authors introduce the concept of the "Index," a cultural reactor that catalogs and monitors the outcomes of intentionally constructed family cultures. What potential benefits and challenges do you foresee in implementing such a system, and how might the data it generates be used to inform the development of new cultivars?
2. How to handle genAI in organizations, according to science by Matt Beane: This article critiques common organizational approaches to dealing with generative AI (ignoring, banning, or "all hands") and proposes a science-backed framework for effective implementation, drawing on research in innovation, technology, and organizational change.
TLDR: The author argues that the three default organizational strategies for handling genAI (ignore, ban, and "all hands") are insufficient and not backed by science. Instead, he proposes a 2x2 framework of tactics, both internal and external to the organization, at the individual and collective levels, to help organizations adapt to disruptive technologies like genAI.
Text and audio link:
https://www.wildworldofwork.org/p/how-to-handle-genai-in-organizations
https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/144370882/67c439211421415041950be8afcc9059.mp3
Questions for discussion:
a) The article suggests that ignoring or banning genAI may be the best approach for some organizations, at least initially. Under what circumstances might this be true, and how can organizations determine when it's time to engage more actively with the technology?
b) The 2x2 framework presents a range of tactics for adapting to disruptive technologies, both within and outside the organization. Which of these tactics seem most promising for leveraging genAI, and how might they be combined into an effective implementation plan?
c) The author notes that genAI itself may change how the traditional playbook of tactics is implemented and lead to surprising new ways of working. How can organizations foster a culture of experimentation and learning to identify and capitalize on these emerging opportunities?
Walk & Talk: We usually have an hour-long walk and talk after the meeting starts. Two mini-malls with hot takeout food are readily accessible nearby. Search for Gelson's or Pavilions in the zip code 92660.
Share a Surprise: Tell the group about something unexpected that changed your perspective on the universe.
Future Direction Ideas: Contribute ideas for the group's future direction, including topics, meeting types, activities, etc.
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