86: Using AI at Work to Rethink How We Learn and Build Expertise

Chris Daigle sits down with Panos Siozos, CEO and co-founder of LearnWorlds, to explore how AI at work is changing the way we learn, teach, and build real expertise. Panos explains why access to information is no longer the challenge and why critical thinking, judgment, and structured learning matter more than ever in an AI-driven world. The conversation breaks down the difference between knowledge and understanding, the risk of cognitive laziness when relying too heavily on AI, and why learning still requires friction, effort, and human guidance. They also discuss how AI should support learning rather than replace it, how credibility and authority are shifting in the age of generative AI, and what professionals and organizations must do to keep skills relevant as AI accelerates. This episode is a grounded look at using AI at work without losing the ability to think, learn, and grow. 🔎 Find Out More About Panos Siozos and LearnWorlds Panos Siozos on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/siozos/ LearnWorlds https://www.learnworlds.com 🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned ChatGPT https://openai.com/chatgpt 📌 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Panos Siozos 02:12 Panos’ background in learning and education technology 05:18 Why learning is not disappearing in the AI era 08:44 Knowledge vs real understanding 12:06 The risk of cognitive laziness with AI 16:22 Why struggle and friction matter in learning 20:35 How AI changes authority and credibility 25:11 Turning expertise into meaningful learning experiences 29:54 Using AI to support, not replace, human learning 35:18 Building premium learning products in the AI age 41:02 Final advice for professionals learning with AI