Category: Field Notes
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The Three Layers of AI Use
Not all AI usage is created equal. A lot of frustration comes from mixing up which layer you are actually working in.
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AI Is a Thinking Partner, Not an Answer Machine
Most people sit down with an AI tool and type some version of: “Give me the answer.” That is fine for trivia. It is terrible for decisions.
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Why AI Power Users Hit Limits
If you have ever hit a daily limit with an AI tool, you know the feeling. Maybe you are just over-querying because you never let your brain catch up.
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The AI Usage Illusion
Most people think “more prompts, faster” means “more value from AI.” What actually happens is they get more words, not better thinking.