Why ‘I’ll Just Ask ChatGPT’ Might Be Making You Think Less (And You Don’t Even Notice)

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How to Use AI Without Losing Your Mind?

1. Think and Then Ask for Help
Don't let others do your thinking for you.
• Write your answer down first, the best you can.
• Let AI help you polish it.

2. Challenge What You Get
Just because it's OK doesn't mean it's right.
• What is missing about this, or what did I get wrong?
• Make it better, don't just go with it.

3. Use AI To Make You Better, Not To Replace You
Use AI to give you speed and time.
• The goal is to use AI to improve what you have done, not to take shortcuts or get answers quickly.

4. Create a Learning System
Learning comes from doing the same thing multiple times.
• Look at the differences between what you've created and what the AI has created.
• Find a place where you can make improvements to your work.

5. Maintain Control Over Your Own Decisions
AI will offer you an answer, but the final decision is yours.
• You will be the one who will make the final choice of the answer.
• You are the only one who can make the judgment.

💡Key Takeaway: 

AI is not designed to function in place of your brain, but it certainly may cause you to stop thinking.