habit of small talks in the time of AI

A developer argues that the habit of small talk and open communication within teams is crucial for ethical AI adoption. The developer emphasizes that sharing failures, successes, and ethical dilemmas builds trust and helps teams navigate AI tools effectively. These conversations, though time-consuming, create a foundation for optimism and progress.

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 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 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