The AI Cognitive Ability Paradox
To make the best use of AI, we need strong cognitive abilities — the very abilities AI can undermine. This is the central tension of the AI age.
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Key Takeaways of Stuart Armstrong, Smarter Than Us
Stuart Armstrong’s *Smarter Than Us* warned about AI risk back in 2014. I read it in 2025 and was struck by how much of what he predicted is now happening — from AI agents to the moral philosophy problem. Here are my key takeaways, merged with my own experiences of using AI in 2026.
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Beyond Fear: Building AI Literacy for a Smarter PKM
Concerned about AI weakening your cognitive abilities? Learn how to integrate AI with your PKM safely. This three-level framework establishes boundaries, protects essential thinking processes, and uses AI to enhance rather than replace cognition.
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AI Knowledge frameworks Level 1-2
Levels 1 and 2 of my AI PKM framework teach you to use AI for critical refinement and as a thinking partner, whilst maintaining the cognitive friction needed to build genuine personal knowledge.
How will you know your PKM is ready for AI
Here’s the challenge: you need cognitive skills to use AI effectively with PKM, but AI can undermine those very skills. This readiness assessment helps you determine if your PKM is ready for AI—or if you need more time at Level 0.
Introduction to my AI Knowledge Framework level 0
The AI cognitive ability paradox means beginners need to build skills before AI can help. Level 0 shows new Zettelkasten users what to automate and what to protect, ensuring AI strengthens rather than undermines your learning.
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Beyond the Individual: Technology and the Fabric of Our Shared Beliefs
Much of our reality exists because we collectively agree it does. Technology has always shaped these shared beliefs. Now generative AI is creating content, not just transmitting it. What will this mean for our collective future?
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My Thoughts on Perplexity Comet
Explore Perplexity Comet, the AI-powered browser. This review covers its agentic features, what works, what doesn’t, and how it’s used. Is it a glimpse into the future of browsing?
Unlock the Power of AI: Your Beginner’s Guide to Prompt Engineering
Unlock AI’s potential! Learn how to get started with AI prompt engineering. This beginner’s guide demystifies prompts, explains why context matters, and offers practical steps to communicate effectively with AI. Start mastering AI today!
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Demystifying Generative AI: My Journey from Novice to Understanding
Confused by AI? This beginner’s guide breaks down ‘What is Generative AI?’ through my personal journey. Understand AI’s creative power with simple explanations and real-world examples.
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