Recently I realized why: I was afraid that I'd become too dependent and too stupid.
I imagined entirely outsourcing my thinking to a machine, and frankly, that's what really would make you dependent and stupid, and what you should NOT do.
AI really is a powerful tool, and you should use it as one. You're the master and you should use your own brain, not following everything AI says mindlessly.
With the writing example:
When I create content, I try to see how AI would write stuff and I end up fuming at how bad it sometimes is lol. So, never outsource your thinking. Use AI the right way: research, ideas, and beating the blank page.
Exactly. AI is a tool in the knowledge workers' toolbox. Knowing when to use it, when not to use it, that's the skill everyone needs to develop now. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Zarina.
I resisted AI pretty much until 2026.
Recently I realized why: I was afraid that I'd become too dependent and too stupid.
I imagined entirely outsourcing my thinking to a machine, and frankly, that's what really would make you dependent and stupid, and what you should NOT do.
AI really is a powerful tool, and you should use it as one. You're the master and you should use your own brain, not following everything AI says mindlessly.
With the writing example:
When I create content, I try to see how AI would write stuff and I end up fuming at how bad it sometimes is lol. So, never outsource your thinking. Use AI the right way: research, ideas, and beating the blank page.
Exactly. AI is a tool in the knowledge workers' toolbox. Knowing when to use it, when not to use it, that's the skill everyone needs to develop now. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Zarina.