AI in the Workplace: Why Original Intelligence (OIQ) is the New Competitive Advantage with Jonathan Aberman

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The Meat: What We Talked About

1. The Rise of "Work Slop"

Jonathan Aberman introduces a term every entrepreneur needs to know: Work Slop. This is the generic, uninspired, and often incorrect content generated when humans "phone it in" with AI.

• The Red Flag: If you’re seeing six-paragraph LinkedIn posts filled with em dashes and the word "delve," you’re looking at work slop.

• The Cost: Handing in AI-generated work without a human touch tells your clients or boss that your time is more valuable than theirs. It’s a professional insult.

2. Understanding OIQ (Original Intelligence Quotient)

Unlike IQ, which is generally fixed, your OIQ is dynamic. It measures your ability to apply creativity and originality to a task in a way that transcends AI output.

• Expander vs. Connector: Are you a "Jimi Hendrix" (an expander who breaks the rules) or a "Bar Band Guitarist" (a focal creator who delivers a perfect, narrow product)? Both are valuable, but they use tools differently.

• The Human Muscle: Creativity is a muscle. The more you drive the AI (rather than letting it drive you), the higher your OIQ becomes.

3. AI as an Assistant, Not a Friend

Jonathan breaks down the healthy way to integrate AI into your workflow:

• Pro Version Only: If you aren’t paying for the tool, your data is the product being used to train the model. Pay for the premium versions for better data protection and higher-quality logic.

• Task-Specific Models: Use Claude for coding and nuanced writing, and Gemini for deep, hours-long research tasks.

• Take a Break: AI is designed to be addictive. To stay creative, you must step away from the screen—play an instrument, walk, or watch a "bad movie" to reset your human perspective.

Notable Quotes

"AI as it's being deployed creates homogeneity of information... It creates sameness. That’s how the models work."

"If you give me a document with typos [or work slop], you're telling me that my time was less valuable than yours. You've just insulted me."

Resources Mentioned

• Hupside: hupside.com

• The OIQ Challenge: A 4-minute game to measure your original intelligence.

• Connect with Jonathan: Jonathan Aberman on LinkedIn

• Jonathan shares the Hupside philosophy: the goal isn't to fight AI, but to upside the human role within it.

  • Premium Tools, Premium Thinking: If you aren’t paying for the tool, you are the product. Use premium models to protect your data and access higher-level logic.

  • Break the Interdependency: AI is seductive and can make your brain "soft." To maintain your competitive edge, you must intentionally break the feedback loop. Take a walk, play an instrument, and engage in "analog" curiosity.

 ABOUT JONATHAN ABERMAN-

Jonathan Aberman is an entrepreneur, investor, and innovation strategist redefining how we measure human potential in an AI-driven world. As CEO and co-founder of Hupside, he is championing a new category—Original Intelligence—that identifies and quantifies originality as a business differentiator. He is also a partner at Ruxton Ventures, where he applies his expertise in venture investing and technology commercialization to support high-growth companies. Jonathan also brings a strong academic track record: he served as dean of the School of Business and Technology at Marymount University from 2019 to 2023 and currently serves as Visiting Entrepreneur and Strategic Advisor to the Frank J. Guardini School of Business at John Cabot University in Rome. He has been named a “Tech Titan” by Washingtonian, included in the Washington Business Journal’s “Power 100,” and recognized by Virginia as one of its “50 Most Influential Entrepreneurs.” Jonathan’s leadership and insight have established him as a trusted guide at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and originality.

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