Human Wisdom for the Age of AI: Self-Assessment

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How often do you use AI

The Scenario: You ask AI to explain a new topic and it gives you a clear, simple answer. What do you do next?(Required)

I use the answer immediately; it gave me what I needed.

I assume it has covered the important highlights and think for a minute about whether anything is missing.

I ask it to expand on a few specific points.

I ask some detailed questions, such as, “What details or perspectives are you leaving out?”

I challenge the AI answer to find out what it’s missing and also do my own research without using AI.

The Scenario: An AI generates a paragraph that sounds professional, confident and accurate. How do you react?(Required)

I trust it completely. It sounds smarter than me.

I am pretty confident in it, unless I see a glaring error.

I take a couple of minutes to think about whether it makes sense.

I check some specific details, dates or names and check the source links, if provided.

I treat it as unreliable – I assume the information may be wrong until I verify the claims from a credible source.

The Scenario: You hit a mental block on a tough assignment. Which feels more productive to you?(Required)

Using AI to unblock me immediately so I don’t waste time staring at a blank screen.

Asking AI for a few starter ideas to get the ball rolling.

Switching back and forth – asking AI a question to get unstuck, then writing a few sentences myself.

Trying to produce a rough draft myself first.

Working on the problem without AI help.

The Scenario: You need to create something original (an essay, image, or idea). How do you start the process?(Required)

I ask AI to generate the full draft, then I fix what needs adjusting.

I ask AI for a detailed outline and follow it step-by-step.

I ask AI for 10 ideas, pick the best one, and develop it myself.

I write my own rough ideas first, then ask AI to expand on them.

I do all the creative work myself, with the possible option of using AI to test my creation when it’s done.

The Scenario: You use AI to draft a proposal for an important new project. The AI’s answer looks polished and reasonable. What is your next step?(Required)

I move forward with the AI draft. It already looks solid.

I skim it myself and make small changes, but I don’t involve anyone else.

I show it to one other person to get their reaction before finalizing it.

I intentionally ask at least one person to challenge the weak points or assumptions in the AI draft.

I bring the draft into a small group discussion, actively inviting critique and new perspectives to strengthen or rethink the solution.

The Scenario: You are using AI to help draft a persuasive message (like a cover letter or a pitch). The AI output is grammatically perfect but feels a bit generic. What is your next move?(Required)

I leave it as is; “professional and clean” is what I want.

I ask the AI to “make it sound more exciting” or add better adjectives.

I rearrange the paragraphs to improve the flow, but retain most of the AI’s text.

I insert a specific example or case study that the AI didn’t know about.

I completely rewrite the message and include personal stories and my own unique voice and opinion.

The Scenario: You are stressed about a deadline. AI offers a "shortcut" that would let you finish the assignment in 10 minutes, but you wouldn't really learn the material. What do you do?(Required)

I take the shortcut. Getting the grade/completion is the only thing that matters right now.

I take the shortcut and plan to study the material properly later.

I use AI to do the hardest 50% and I do the rest myself.

I draft the project and use AI only to refine the final version.

I refuse the shortcut, deciding that learning the material myself and building my skills are more important than finishing quickly.

The Scenario: Your teacher asks you to orally defend your last paper without looking at your notes. How are you likely to feel?(Required)

Terrified. The AI wrote large chunks I didn’t fully process.

Nervous. I know the main points but not the details generated by AI.

Okay, but I’d need to review it first to make sure I fully understand the details the AI generated.

Confident about most of it.

Totally fine. I wrote or rewrote every sentence, so I own every idea and understand all the details.

The Scenario: A new AI capability emerges that could significantly change how work in your field is done. What is your typical first response?(Required)

I feel frustrated or discouraged. It seems like it’s impossible to keep up with the changes.

I wait to see if this change actually affects me before investing attention.

I explore the tool enough to understand what it does, but I continue working the same way.

I experiment with it in a limited way and begin adjusting parts of my workflow to see what works.

I explore it carefully, evaluate whether it truly shifts the landscape, and adapt thoughtfully where it adds value.

The Scenario: A new acquaintance asks, "What do you do?" What is your first response?(Required)

I tell them my major or job title.

I tell them the specific tasks I perform.

I tell them about my skills and abilities.

I tell them about the problems I solve for people.

I tell them about my long-term goals and aspirations.

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