Ruth is not interested in optimization in the tech-bro sense, but she is interested in growth. She knows she feels better when she has a sense that she is quietly improving her cognitive sharpness and emotional resilience.

Over her life and career, she has done this through approaching the everyday challenges of life responsibly and conscientiously. Now, somewhat reluctantly, she has been wondering if AI has something to offer her in improving her thinking and skills.

On one hand, she has some ethical objections to AI and hates the sense of pressure to use it for fear of getting left behind. On the other, she has some curiosity about whether it has something positive to offer her.

This article is for someone like Ruth who is curious but hesitant about AI, who values a sense of being strong and capable, and who likes to approach personal growth gently and creatively rather than from a place of urgency or self-criticism.

How to Use AI to Make Your Own Thinking Sharper

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