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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 Apprenticeship Problem After Generated Answers — Aethel essay cover
The Apprenticeship Problem After Generated Answers — Aethel essay cover
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Learning & ApprenticeshipJuly 15, 20266 min read

The Apprenticeship Problem After Generated Answers

A transfer-based method for using AI without removing the perceptions and decisions an apprentice needs to develop.

By Hai Pham#apprenticeship#cognitive friction
What Are You Hiding When You Hide AI Use? — Aethel essay cover
What Are You Hiding When You Hide AI Use? — Aethel essay cover
Relationships & EmotionJuly 15, 20266 min read

What Are You Hiding When You Hide AI Use?

A context-sensitive disclosure test for separating ordinary assistance from misleading attribution, hidden dependency, and avoided learning.

By Hai Pham#confidence#emotional life
The Work the Checklist Cannot See — Aethel essay cover
The Work the Checklist Cannot See — Aethel essay cover
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Work & CraftJuly 15, 20266 min read

The Work the Checklist Cannot See

A method for preserving tacit knowledge through exception records, supervised cases, and feedback on what practitioners notice.

By Hai Pham#craft#judgment