Is AI Making us Stupid?: Thinking in the Age of AI

Sune Selsbæk-Reitz AI strategist and tech philosopher discusses the concept of promptism (outlined in his new book) and its impact on decision-making and critical thinking. He emphasizes the importance of using AI as a sparing partner rather than a substitute for human judgment in appropriate instances. The conversation delves into the dangers of AI fluency and the fight for meaning in the age of AI, highlighting the need for thoughtful engagement with AI-generated content.TakeawaysPromptism: The habit of treating AI generated text as if it were already understanding and factual, leading to a lack of questioning.AI and Critical Thinking: Using AI as a sparing partner in the thinking process, allowing it to enhance human thinking without substituting for it.The Fight for Meaning: The importance of cultivating doubt and thoughtful engagement with AI-generated content to protect competitive advantage and the meaningful aspects of decision-making.Visit us: www.theaitable.orgPurchase Promptism: https://lnk.ink/wbPWbListen to more talks on our site: https://www.theaitable.org/podcast#promptism #ailiteracy #aistrategy #AIPartnership #responsibleai #humanaicollaboration #humanfirstai