Marketing has never had more tools. And yet, it’s never been harder to stand out.

AI is making it easier than ever to create — from content to code. But as more people gain access to these tools, a new question is emerging: what happens when everyone can build?

In this episode of Talking Too Loud, Chris Savage sits down with Ron Dawson — filmmaker, brand strategist, and Content & Marketing Lead at Replit — to explore how AI is reshaping who gets to create, build, and participate.

They dig into why every generation resists new technology at first, what it means for creators to start building software, and whether AI is lowering the bar or raising the ceiling.

What you’ll learn:

Why new tools always trigger backlash and what that reveals
How AI is expanding who gets to build and what gets built
Why making things easier doesn’t necessarily make them better
What this moment means for creators, marketers, and builders
If you’ve ever felt both excited and uncertain about AI, this episode will help you make sense of the shift — and what it means for your work.

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Creators Are Starting to Build Software, What Happens Next (with Replit’s Ron Dawson)