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Joshua Hale on The Alignment Show, Episode 09
What if the key to thriving in the age of AI isn’t about mastering technology, but about staying deeply human?
In Episode 98 of The Alignment Show, I talk with Joshua Hale, a self-taught “holistic tech wizard” who helps creators and entrepreneurs build businesses that serve life, not the other way around. His story moves from the chaos of restaurant kitchens to the clarity of purpose that comes from learning, experimenting, and embracing authenticity.
Joshua shares how he turned curiosity into a career by “teaching through doing,” and how his 10-80-10 method—10 percent human idea, 80 percent AI execution, 10 percent human refinement—keeps creativity alive while using today’s most powerful tools. We explore what it really means to collaborate with AI rather than compete with it, and how to shorten the distance between idea and marketplace without losing your soul in the process.
If you’ve ever wondered how to integrate technology without surrendering your humanity, or how to translate personal growth into professional clarity, this conversation will meet you right where you are.
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Didn't expect such a nuanced and practical take on human-AI collaboration from a podcast summary, but this perfectly aligns with the principles of responsible AI development I advocate for. The 10-80-10 method offers a truly actionable framework, reminiscent of agile methodologies in software engineering, by ensuring human agency and creativity remain central to the iterative loop of ideation and refinment.