Mirror, Myth, and AI's Reflection

In an excerpt from his forthcoming book, Greg Twemlow discusses the importance of individual discernment and self-authorship in the age of artificial intelligence. He draws parallels between the insights of Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, and Steve Jobs, viewing Jobs as a philosopher of lived experience who embodied the principles of inner exploration and resilience. Twemlow argues that as AI learns from and amplifies human behaviour, the crucial question becomes whether humanity is prepared to be reflected. He posits that his book, "The Sovereign Mind," offers practical guidance to reclaim agency and shape one's own narrative, emphasizing that the true "treasure" lies within the individual, not external systems like AI. 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 (™).