One-Line Vow
From Chapter 13 of AI and the Art of Being Human
What it is
A public commitment that transforms private intentions into shared accountability for how you’ll engage with AI.
Where you would use it
When ready to move from understanding to action
When you need accountability for AI choices
When joining others in collective commitment
When private promises keep evaporating
The Tool
A Simple Format
“I will use AI to _______ so that _______”
First blank: Your specific action with AI
Second blank: Your human-centered purpose
How to use it
Write your vow using the format. Make it specific enough to guide daily choices, open enough to evolve as you learn. Share it publicly—on social media, in a team meeting, at a family dinner. Tell at least three people who will hold you accountable. The public declaration transforms private intention into shared commitment. Each vow is a small rebellion against passive AI consumption, a choice to engage with purpose. When thousands make vows together, individual choices become collective momentum.
See it in practice: The Vow at the Dinner Table →
