The Golden Rule of AI Reliance

Greg Twemlow's article, "The Golden Rule of AI Reliance," posits that AI's primary function should be to stimulate human thought, not replace it. Drawing parallels to historical technological disruptions, the author argues that this moment with AI is critical ("Kairos") as it directly impacts cognitive processes. Twemlow warns against passive acceptance of AI outputs, suggesting that unquestioned reliance could erode critical thinking, deepen societal biases, and diminish creativity. He proposes a "Bias-Aware Assessment" model and advocates for AI literacy to ensure AI serves as an intellectual catalyst, prompting deeper engagement and ultimately strengthening human intelligence rather than making it redundant. The central theme is the trade-off between efficiency and resilience, urging a mindful integration of AI that prioritises cognitive engagement over mere automation. 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 (™).