Lesson 309 of 1234
Should You Let AI Make Decisions For You? (Mostly No.)
AI can suggest. AI can compare. But you should make actual decisions yourself. Here is why.
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- 1The big idea
- 2decision-making
- 3agency
- 4personal choice
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Section 1
The big idea
AI can give you info to decide with. But it should not make YOUR decisions for you. Your taste, your values, your life — those are yours to choose with.
Some examples
- AI can list 10 movies you might like. YOU pick which one to watch.
- AI can compare 3 sports teams. YOU pick which to root for.
- AI can suggest 5 hobbies. YOU pick which one to try.
- AI can list pros and cons of joining a club. YOU decide if you want to.
Try it!
Next time you have to decide something, ask AI to list options and trade-offs — but make the actual choice yourself. Notice how it feels to decide consciously.
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