• Curating in the Age of AI with Sari Azout

  • Mar 11 2025
  • Length: 42 mins
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Curating in the Age of AI with Sari Azout

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  • From cynicism to curiosity: How personal taste becomes the ultimate skill in an AI-powered worldThe topic of AI often appears deceptively binary: those who believe it will transform everything versus those who refuse to acknowledge its real-world benefits despite the hype. In this episode of Follow the Rabbit, Igor and Johannes are joined by Sari Azout, founder of Sublime, a digital curation tool, who published an essay on exactly this nuanced middle ground that caught our attention. The conversation explores how AI is transforming curation from a leisurely hobby into a crucial skill for creativity and knowledge work.Moving beyond the binary narratives of AI as either dystopian threat or techno-utopian savior, the discussion reveals how personal taste, judgment, and refined attention become increasingly valuable in a world where AI can generate abundant content but struggles with discernment. Drawing from her experience building Sublime and her essay that caught Igor and Johannes' attention, Sari offers practical insights into how she collaborates with AI as a creative partner rather than a replacement.The conversation weaves together several key themes:The evolution from initial AI skepticism to discovering its potential as a thinking companionHow personal collections of inspiration can train AI to reflect your unique perspectiveThe challenge of developing taste in an algorithm-dominated worldThe difference between automated outputs and AI-augmented human creativityThe unexpected ways AI tools can assist those with different cognitive stylesThrough specific examples and practical applications, the episode offers a nuanced view of how curation — the skill of collecting, connecting, and refining ideas — becomes the foundation for meaningful AI collaboration. It suggests that while technical skills may be automated, the ability to make aesthetic and conceptual judgments becomes increasingly valuable.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction & Binary AI Narratives07:15 - Beyond Automation: AI as Creative Partner11:13 - The Increasing Value of Taste and Curation14:39 - Practical Examples of Claude Collaboration20:13 - Attention and Focus in Digital Environments29:23 - The Missing Storytelling from AI Leaders34:05 - Developing Taste in an Algorithmic World39:56 - Accessibility and Diverse Thinking Styles43:13 - Breaking Free of Algorithmic ProgrammingLinks:Sublime (Beta signup link): https://sublime.app/invite/0xnw0jSrSari on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraazout/Sari on Substack: https://sublimeinternet.substack.com/Sari Azout's essay on taste in the age of AI: https://sariazout.substack.com/p/the-art-of-curation-in-the-age-ofFinite and Infinite Games by James P. Carse: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finite_and_Infinite_GamesWhy Anthropic’s Claude Is a Hit with Tech Insiders - The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/technology/claude-ai-anthropic.html This episode offers a refreshing perspective that moves beyond both techno-optimism and techno-pessimism, suggesting instead that the most valuable human contribution in the AI era might be our unique ability to curate, judge, and refine — skills that require us to resist algorithmic programming and cultivate our own distinct taste.---------------Follow the Rabbit on ⁠Spotify⁠Follow the Rabbit on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠Follow the Rabbit on ⁠Youtube⁠Follow the Rabbit is a Known Unknowns productionKnown Unknowns on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Known Unknowns on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Follow the Rabbit is hosted by Igor Schwarzmann & Johannes KleskeFind out more about ⁠⁠Igor Schwarzmann⁠⁠ Find out moire about ⁠⁠Johannes Kleske⁠⁠
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