Xavier Amatriain • 4/1/2025

Being Human in the Age of AI: On Critical Thinking, Agency, and Scientific Discovery

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This article examines the philosophical and practical implications of living in the 'Age of AI.' It argues that human value lies not in competing with AI's raw intelligence but in cultivating uniquely human traits like critical thinking, judgment, agency, and creativity. The piece discusses the fallibility of human experts, the importance of maintaining human oversight over AI systems, and how AI can be leveraged to enhance scientific discovery and human potential.

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