Black Belt in Thinking Podcast host Peter Cronin talks about different thinking processes that have helped people all around the world solve their problems. Business, personal, leadership, whatever the problem may be, the BBIT Podcast gives a fresh outlook on problem solving, interviewing some of the world leaders in different approaches and problem solving tools.
In this episode of the Black Belt in Thinking podcast, Peter Cronin sits down with Mieta Fagundes, Team Lead for AI at a major Australian tech company, to unpack the increasingly popular (and misunderstood) idea of “AI brain rot.” They explore the two very different meanings behind the term: the slow erosion of thinking skills when people rely too heavily on AI tools, and the social-media-fuelled version of “brain rot” linked to endlessly scrolling shallow, hyper-optimized content.
Together they discuss how AI dependence can stunt skill development, the behavioural science behind doom-scrolling, and why platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and even children’s content like Cocomelon are engineered to trigger reinforcement loops in the brain. The conversation blends AI, behaviour psychology, and cultural trends to illuminate why attention spans are shrinking—and what we can do about it.
3 Nov 2025
Alfredo Mycue - Decision Support Templates (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this conversation, Peter Cronin and Alfredo Mycue take the discussion from theory to practice. After their first episode explored the concept of Decision Support Templates (DSTs), Peter returns with one he’s tried using in the real world—and Alfredo puts it under the microscope.
This episode features a live review of a DST, showing what works, what’s missing, and how small shifts in framing can improve the clarity and quality of decision-making. Along the way, they unpack the deeper value of templates—not just to guide decisions, but to teach people how to think and collaborate more effectively.
From closing the feedback loop to embedding shared judgment across teams, this episode is a hands-on look at how to turn decision-making tools into a learning engine.
2 Oct 2025
Alfredo Mycue - Decision Support Templates (Part 1)
How do you equip staff to make the right call without constant escalation? In this episode, Peter Cronin and Alfredo Mycue explore decision support templates—a powerful tool for decentralised decision-making. Learn how this military-inspired approach is helping organisations boost responsiveness, reduce bottlenecks, and build better judgment on the front lines.
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