Crossing the Sovereignty Chasm©

Greg Twemlow's article titled "Crossing the Sovereignty Chasm©", explores the significant disruption caused by artificial intelligence in the knowledge economy. Twemlow asserts that both recent graduates and experienced professionals are facing a "Sovereignty Chasm," where their traditional skills and credentials are rapidly losing value due to AI's capabilities. The article introduces the concept of "Breakout Autonomy©," a state where individuals reclaim their relevance by proactively redesigning their professional identity in collaboration with AI, rather than being threatened by it. To help individuals navigate this chasm, Twemlow outlines a workshop focused on excavating lived intelligence, creating an "Custom Context CV" for AI, and building a personal AI toolkit to foster this new "Breakout Autonomy©" and redefine their professional footing. The text emphasises that human discernment and purpose remain invaluable, even as AI excels at patterns. Read the article. About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).