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The Chainsaw Paradox: Why Your New AI Tools Are Making You Slower
Frameworks60 min25 Feb 2026
Why is it that the more AI we use, the busier we seem to get? Welcome to the 'Chainsaw Paradox.' Having the best tools won't save you if you're still hacking at the trees with the engine off.
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Why is it that the more AI we use, the busier we seem to get? Welcome to the 'Chainsaw Paradox.'
In this episode, we break down why having the best tools in the world won't save you if you're still 'hacking at the trees' with the engine off. We explore the 1400% ROI benchmark from the first Intranet revolution, how to build a 'Knowledge Core' using Obsidian and CLI-based agents, and why the 'Productivity Trap' is the biggest risk to your AI strategy.
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00:00The Midday Show Heat
05:45The 1400% ROI Benchmark
14:10Building a Knowledge Core (Obsidian + CLI)
42:50The Chainsaw Metaphor
58:20Microsoft's Sovereign Move