AI Journal

The Myth of Multitasking: Exploring Clifford Nass’s Research and Its Implications

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Stanford researcher Clifford Nass’s pioneering work challenged this fundamental assumption, suggesting that what we perceive as a productivity enhancement might actually be undermining our cognitive abilities. His blunt assessment—that “multitaskers are terrible at every aspect of multitasking”—represents not just a provocative statement but the conclusion of rigorous scientific investigation into how our brains process information in an age of digital distraction.

Chapter 3: Distinguishing Ignorance from Stupidity

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This distinction—between not knowing and knowing but acting foolishly—lies at the heart of our discussion. As we consider the amplifying effects of artificial intelligence, understanding this difference becomes crucial. For AI amplifies both: it can remedy ignorance by providing information, but it can also magnify the consequences of poor judgment by executing flawed instructions with unprecedented efficiency.

The IA Microcredential Factory: Market Conditions Favor Explosive Demand

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Market Conditions Favor Explosive Demand The convergence of employer needs, student preferences, and policy support creates ideal conditions for community colleges to launch revenue-generating IA-powered microcredential programs. Employer Pain Points The skills gap in AI-relevant capabilities has reached crisis proportions, with 72% of companies reporting difficulty finding qualified workers (2024 SHRM survey). Simultaneously, traditional corporate …

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The Paradox of Humility in a Digital Age: Finding Yourself by Forgetting Yourself

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In a culture obsessed with self-promotion, personal branding, and curated online identities, C.S. Lewis’s observation that “True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less” offers a refreshing counterpoint. This subtle distinction—between self-deprecation and self-forgetfulness—points to a profound paradox at the heart of human flourishing: we find our truest selves …

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Intelligence Amplification: You Were Never Meant to Be Replaced

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In an age of accelerating technological change, we find ourselves at a crossroads of understanding—not just about what our machines can do, but about who we are in relationship to them. The anxiety that permeates much of our discourse about artificial intelligence reveals less about the technology itself than about our own unexamined assumptions. Chief …

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The Sacred Art of Prompting: Prayer and AI in Conversation

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In the hushed reverence of ancient temples and the soft glow of digital screens, humans have engaged in remarkably similar practices across millennia—articulating their deepest intentions to something beyond themselves. Whether whispering prayers to unseen deities or typing prompts to artificial intelligence, we participate in a profound act of communion through language. This parallel reveals …

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AI Trust: The Courage to Believe in Good

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Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, we find ourselves at a unique inflection point in human history. For the first time, we are creating systems that can not only extend our computational abilities but also amplify our intelligence itself. This amplification represents something fundamentally different from all previous tools humanity has created. …

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Where Information is Abundant but Wisdom is Rare

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Where Information is Abundant and Wisdom is Rare: The Art of Filtering in the Digital Age Every second, the world creates 1.7 MB of data for every person on earth. By the time you finish reading this introduction, over 8 million emails will have been sent, 571 new websites created, and 69,444 Google searches performed. …

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Digital Literacy as a Core Competency

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While critical thinking provides the foundation for evaluating information in an AI-amplified world, digital literacy offers the practical knowledge and skills necessary to navigate increasingly complex sociotechnical systems effectively. This literacy goes far beyond basic technical skills—knowing how to use devices or applications—to encompass deeper understanding of how digital technologies function, how they shape individual …

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