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How to ThinkIn the Age of AI
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When using AI systems, maintain explicit separation between…

When using AI systems, maintain explicit separation between input generation (AI-assisted) and judgment synthesis (human-retained), because outsourcing the integration function constitutes epistemic abdication regardless of input quality.

Why This Is a Principle

Derives from You can design your own cognitive processes rather… (you can design your cognitive processes), Agents are systems defined by perceiving their environment… (agents perceive and act toward goals), and No external entity has more right to direct your thinking… (no external entity has more right to direct your thinking). Prescribes role allocation in human-AI collaboration. General principle for AI use across domains.