Brain Dump #1: Using AI to think

Note: Brain dumps are not articles, they are just thought that I find worthy of sharing. Some will be short like this one, others will be long and convoluted. Bear with me 🙂.

Over the past few months, I’ve really enjoyed using ChatGPT as a sparring partner for ideation sessions—almost like a Socratic dialogue, where it isn’t allowed to give me direct answers but can only ask questions and challenge my thinking.

What makes this even more interesting is using live audio conversations (Advanced Audio) during my commute. It’s the perfect alternative for those moments when it’s too early—or just inconsiderate—to call a friend at 8 AM to randomly debate why some developers struggle with adopting CQRS.

It’s such a simple use case, yet incredibly powerful in a world where we spend less time than ever just thinking. A few times now, ChatGPT has asked such a deep question that it took me days of introspection before I could return with a satisfying answer and continue the conversation. Right now, I have an open question that’s making me rethink my entire approach to career growth—and I’ve been stuck on it for two weeks. 🥲

Anyway, if you haven’t tried it yet, give it a shot! You might be surprised by where your own thoughts take you.