habit of small talks in the time of AI

my old post - decided to wrap it all together because I saw the more and more importance in such habits:

please see my ethical principles here - https://dev.to/arenukvern/my-principles-at-work-credo-182c

and why Ethics can be a bridge to work with AI - https://dev.to/arenukvern/small-thought-developer-ethics-may-be-a-bridge-to-work-with-ai-tools-3mha

Today, I realized another important aspect of AI adoption: the ability to share and discuss things within the team and with those around you—what works, what doesn't, what genuinely helps, and what can lead you down a rabbit hole.

And while it sounds simple, I’ve noticed that even in small teams, this is a massive blind spot. These conversations require a certain level of trust between people, open communication not just about work, but also a curiosity to talk about things outside of work;
the ability and willingness to share failures and successes (without feeling like someone will "steal" a brilliant idea and become more productive at work);

the desire to learn (constantly) while not feeling "unsafe or guilty" just because someone else suddenly came up with or implemented a cool idea, while you feel like you're "quietly and quickly falling behind”;

the ability to admit when ideas don't work, throw them away, learn from them, share solutions, and write them down (!very important), even if they were mistakes;

discussing psychological dilemmas and the ethics of implementation—not just from the perspective of how end users utilize the technology, but how it is applied in everyday routines;

and most importantly, these conversations take time and a certain habit of small talk. On one hand, they seem like a waste of time, something that could be replaced by a million other tasks, but on the other hand, I think they create a kind of ethical foundation that helps teams navigate difficult and exciting moments and move forward with optimism.

disclaimer:
the post is written manually, translated by Gemini