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Essays for living thoughtfully with AI.

Long-form writing on the parts of artificial intelligence that are easiest to feel and hardest to measure.

The Second Opinion That Never Leaves — Aethel essay cover
The Second Opinion That Never Leaves — Aethel essay cover
Judgment & AgencyJuly 15, 20265 min read

The Second Opinion That Never Leaves

A decision memo and consultation budget for using AI to challenge choices without reopening them indefinitely.

By Hai Pham#attention#confidence
An Explanation Is Not Understanding Until It Survives Transfer — Aethel essay cover
An Explanation Is Not Understanding Until It Survives Transfer — Aethel essay cover
Learning & ApprenticeshipJuly 15, 20266 min read

An Explanation Is Not Understanding Until It Survives Transfer

An evidence ladder and retrieval protocol for testing whether an instant AI explanation became usable understanding.

By Hai Pham#attention#boredom
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