Human Augmented Intelligence

Intelligence in a creature is, or it's not. It doesn't exist in a half-way state with something less than the real thing. It is On, or it is Off. There are degrees once intelligence exhibits for sure but that is a different matter all together.

And when intelligence exists, one might say, it has a feeling of coming at you. It's not static but rather takes on the property of moving. Intelligence goes out and gets.

This concept of "artificial," when it comes to intelligence, is a problem when developing computer solutions aimed at real world problems because it gives an inaccurate impression of what the tech can do, how it works, and where it should be used.

As far as the programs we're now using, specifically GenAI, the field might better be thought of as "augmented" intelligence. A mental model that better allows users to take advantage of the technology. In fact, the subtle difference in phrasing has been at the heart of many failed AI projects in business, law, and customer service. The vendor sells the idea that the program will do the thinking and BOOM, the need for human involvement is gone.

... and BAMM, wrong.

That's not how the tech works.

Working through the lens that our intelligence can be augmented, supported, and enhanced by AI after learning the "language" of AI is the foundation of our consulting and instructing pedagogy.