Simple Doesn't Mean Easy
Simple Doesn't Mean Easy
Michelle Visser
231. The Hidden Cost of AI: What We're Losing Without Real Experts
31 minutes Posted Jul 27, 2026 at 10:00 am.
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Have you noticed AI showing up everywhere? Are you tired of wondering if the advice you're watching or reading is even coming from a real person? As artificial intelligence becomes woven into nearly every part of our lives, it's getting harder to know who—or what—you can trust.


In this episode, we explore both the incredible benefits and the hidden drawbacks of AI, why convenience isn't always worth the trade-off, and why real-life experience still matters in a world increasingly driven by algorithms.


You'll also discover simple ways you can help preserve authentic voices online and ensure the creators you trust continue to be found.


If you've ever felt like the internet is becoming less personal and more artificial, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, encouraged, and empowered to make a difference.


Michelle shares the surprising story of an Instagram reel that unexpectedly went viral, bringing almost 20,000 new followers and revealing just how many people are feeling overwhelmed by the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.


Today real human knowledge, personal experience, and authentic relationships are becoming more valuable than ever. Join in as we draws parallels between convenience in technology and convenience in food, encouraging you to think critically about both.


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About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.


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If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase