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Exploring AI Perspectives: Optimists, Deniers, and the Angry Camp

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Mark Smith and Andrew Welch dive into their takeaways from the Dynamics Minds conference, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the tech landscape. They break down public sentiment into three distinct mindsets: the hopeful optimists, the skeptical deniers, and those resistant to change—the ‘angry camp.’ Their conversation weaves through themes of technological inevitability, the quirky idea of ‘vibe coding,’ and the critical need to evolve alongside emerging tools. Along the way, they share nostalgic stories from their early days in tech, offering a personal lens on how far the industry has come—and where AI might take us next.

What You Will Learn:
✅ Optimists view AI as a powerful force for positive change.
✅ Technological evolution is relentless, opening doors to new possibilities.
✅ ‘Vibe coding’ is emerging as a creative, intuitive approach to app development.
✅ Traditional coding practices are being disrupted by innovative tools and methods.
✅ Mastering AI tools through consistent use leads to greater efficiency and fluency.
✅ The tug-of-war between legacy systems and cutting-edge tech is far from over.
✅ AI tools don’t always meet expectations, revealing gaps in their capabilities.
✅ Meta’s integration of AI into WhatsApp has left many unimpressed.
✅ Experts remain divided on the timeline and nature of superintelligent AI.
✅ Critics in the ‘angry camp’ often recycle the same weary arguments against AI.

🔴 Find Ana Welch, Andrew Welch, Chris Huntingford and William Dorrington Online:

👉 Ana Welch
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👉 Andrew Welch
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewdwelch/
X: https://twitter.com/andrewdwelch
Website: https://cloudlight.house/

👉 Chris Huntingford
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishuntingford/
X: https://x.com/CNHuntingford
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisHuntingford
Website: https://thedynamicsevolution.blogspot.com/
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👉 William Dorrington
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamdorrington/
X: https://twitter.com/WilliamDorringt
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjnMz8Am8vDOkEOkNrI-QeQ

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Mark Smith and Andrew Welch dive into their takeaways from the Dynamics Minds conference, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the tech landscape. They break down public sentiment into three distinct mindsets: the hopeful optimists, the skeptical deniers, and those resistant to change—the ‘angry camp.’ Their conversation weaves through themes of technological inevitability, the quirky idea of ‘vibe coding,’ and the critical need to evolve alongside emerging tools. Along the way, they share nostalgic stories from their early days in tech, offering a personal lens on how far the industry has come—and where AI might take us next.

What You Will Learn:
✅ Optimists view AI as a powerful force for positive change.
✅ Technological evolution is relentless, opening doors to new possibilities.
✅ ‘Vibe coding’ is emerging as a creative, intuitive approach to app development.
✅ Traditional coding practices are being disrupted by innovative tools and methods.
✅ Mastering AI tools through consistent use leads to greater efficiency and fluency.
✅ The tug-of-war between legacy systems and cutting-edge tech is far from over.
✅ AI tools don’t always meet expectations, revealing gaps in their capabilities.
✅ Meta’s integration of AI into WhatsApp has left many unimpressed.
✅ Experts remain divided on the timeline and nature of superintelligent AI.
✅ Critics in the ‘angry camp’ often recycle the same weary arguments against AI.

🔴 Find Ana Welch, Andrew Welch, Chris Huntingford and William Dorrington Online:

👉 Ana Welch
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anademeny/
X: https://twitter.com/AnaDemeny
Medium: https://medium.com/@AnaDemeny

👉 Andrew Welch
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewdwelch/
X: https://twitter.com/andrewdwelch
Website: https://cloudlight.house/

👉 Chris Huntingford
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishuntingford/
X: https://x.com/CNHuntingford
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisHuntingford
Website: https://thedynamicsevolution.blogspot.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisscruffhuntingford/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chuntingford

👉 William Dorrington
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamdorrington/
X: https://twitter.com/WilliamDorringt
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjnMz8Am8vDOkEOkNrI-QeQ

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✅ Let’s Connect:
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I’m Mark Smith – nz365guy – Helping people reach their full potential

I have been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP for over 13 years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.

This year we’re adding a new show to our line up – The AI Advantage. We’ll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world.

Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge – https://www.90daymc.com/

We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.

Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!

Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nz365guy)

If you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy).

Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith

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