Episode #
4 Types of Workers Right Now
February 17, 2026

Neil and Eric break down the viral AI 2×2 chart: dead weight, slop cannons, steady hands, and turbo brains. They explain why AI amplifies judgment, how most marketers misuse AI for content and outreach, and what actually drives revenue growth. From AI outbound testing to hiring for judgment over IQ, this episode covers real-world AI marketing strategy, specialist roles, and the future of lean teams powered by automation.

Key Takeaways:

AI amplifies your strengths and weaknesses

Most AI marketing is low-quality content and outreach

Specialists + AI beat generalists every time

Chapters:

(00:00) AI 2×2 Explained

(01:27) AI Amplifies Intelligence

(02:32) AI Marketing Use Cases

(03:35) Hiring for Judgment

(06:29) AI vs Human Outreach

(10:06) AI IQ Growth Debate

(14:18) Specialists vs Generalists

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