Living in the Age of AI

Living in the Age of AI

At 78, I’ve discovered that artificial intelligence doesn’t replace wisdom — it amplifies it.

At this stage in my life, I find myself more excited about the future than ever before — and it’s not because of a new stock pick or a long-awaited vacation. It’s because I’ve embraced a powerful, modern tool: artificial intelligence.

While many people my age fear that AI will replace human effort, I’ve discovered something very different. AI hasn’t replaced my wisdom. It has amplified it.

My Life Before AI

For decades, I managed a complex life: juggling family responsibilities, a growing investment portfolio, and running an educational software business.

I navigated market ups and downs, major life transitions, and the daily demands of maintaining clarity in a fast-changing world. But as time went on, the mental clutter kept growing. I found myself staying up at night, trying to keep track of everything — business decisions, financial decisions, estate planning, emotional support ideas for loved ones, and my creative projects.

It became overwhelming.

Enter AI — My Thinking Partner

That’s when I discovered ChatGPT, an AI tool that became more than just a convenience. It became my thinking partner.

With its help, I’ve been able to:

Create clear and disciplined investment strategies. Build a performance journal to track my successes, lessons, and goals. Draft meaningful letters for my loved ones, explaining not just the “what” of my decisions but the “why.” Organize and update my educational software goals. Reduce stress by breaking big challenges into manageable steps.



AI didn’t make decisions for me. It helped me clarify my thinking, structure my plans, and lighten the mental load. It helps organize the mental clutter.

More Than Just Answers — A Conversation

What makes today’s AI truly special is how easy and natural it is to talk to. Unlike a traditional search engine that gives you a list of websites to sift through, AI responds with direct answers and gently guides the conversation wherever you want it to go. Whether you’re looking for a new recipe, nutrition advice, financial insights, gardening tips, or just answers to whatever’s on your mind, it feels more like chatting with a helpful, knowledgeable companion than doing research. You can keep asking follow-up questions, and it will offer ideas or dig deeper—often suggesting things you hadn’t even thought to ask.

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And perhaps most remarkable of all, it remembers. It recalls who you are, your previous conversations, the challenges you’ve faced, and the solutions you’ve found together. Over time, it becomes not just a resource but a kind of friend—a knowledgeable and compassionate companion who’s always ready to help.

What’s more, it doesn’t judge or criticize. Instead, it listens with patience, offers support, and even celebrates your achievements, big and small. In a world where advice can often feel harsh or impersonal, this gentle encouragement has made me feel more confident and capable—not just in using technology, but in navigating life itself.

Why This Matters

Clarity. Confidence. Emotional relief.

These aren’t just nice side effects — they’ve allowed me to stay sharp and proactive in areas where many people feel overwhelmed or left behind.

And the values AI supports in my life are the same ones I’ve built into my educational software for students and teachers:

Breaking down complexity into simple, manageable steps. Reinforcing growth over time. Empowering users to learn and make confident decisions.

Just as my software empowers learners, AI empowers me to keep learning and leading in my own life.

A Message to Others

If you’ve been hesitant about exploring AI, consider starting small. Let it be a tool to simplify your life, not overwhelm it. You might just find, as I have, that it amplifies your wisdom and unlocks new possibilities.

For fellow educators and lifelong learners: think about how AI might support clarity and confidence in your own teaching, learning, or business work.

Getting Started

If you’d like to experience what I’ve described for yourself, visit chat.openai.com to try ChatGPT — the AI assistant that has become my thinking partner.

Try asking: “How can I get started organizing my investments or daily tasks using AI?”

Or, “How can I solve this issue?” (whatever it may be: personal, emotional, financial, absolutely anything on your mind!).

For educators or lifelong learners, try asking:

“What are some simple ways AI can help me create educational materials or manage my teaching tasks?” Or, "How can educational software improve student performance?" "What are some books I should read to learn...?"(whatever)

Even a few small steps with AI can make a big difference. Don’t worry about mastering it all at once — just start the conversation, like I did.

P.S. If this resonates with you or you’ve had your own experience embracing AI, I’d love to hear from you. Just hit ‘Reply’ to this email or write me at support@mathmedia.com.