Slaying Dragons with AI
Participant prerequisites
To ensure a hands-on experience, participants should:
Bring a laptop (not only a mobile device)
Have access to an AI tool that can work with local files on their computer
Examples include:
ChatGPT Desktop (paid version)
Claude Desktop / Claude Code
Microsoft Copilot Cowork
Qoder Desktop
VS Code with GitHub Copilot or another LLM integration
Equivalent local AI tooling
Conceptual foundation
The session is inspired by Jordan B. Peterson's Future Authoring programme, translated into a practical framework for leveraging AI to enhance personal agency, learning, career development, and execution.
Agenda:
30 min — Build Your AI Agent System: Practical introduction to personal AI agents and their everyday applications
20 min — Deep Work & Goal Setting: Defining priorities through a structured "future self" exercise
20 min — Responsible AI in Practice: Risks, trade-offs, ethical considerations, and what can go wrong
20 min — Q&A and Buffer: Reserved for discussion and deeper dives into participant questions
For background, the broader concept is described here:
What participants will leave with
A working AI-powered personal productivity system running locally on their laptop
A practical framework for defining and pursuing meaningful future goals
A balanced understanding of the opportunities and risks of Responsible AI