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Feb 2, 2026
A contrarian take on AI hype and what we risk when we outsource creativity. A look at how famous creators worked without AI and why making time for original thought matters. Practical rules for when to use AI for research, data, and proofreading but not for first drafts. A charming Girl Scout cookie story as a metaphor for showing up and doing the work.
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Great Work Predated AI
- Joe Casabona recounts historic creators like Michelangelo, Shakespeare, and Marie Curie who produced lasting work without AI assistance.
- He uses their examples to argue that time and deep thinking, not AI, drove enduring creativity.
AI Is Math-Based Word Association
- Joe explains that modern
Use AI As A Support Tool
- Do not let AI write your first drafts or shape your initial thinking; generate original ideas before consulting AI.
- Use AI for data crunching, primary-source research, red-teaming, and proofreading with strict no-rewrite prompts.