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From AI and the Art of Being Human
Pocket Card
From Chapter 13 of AI and the Art of Being Human
What it is
A portable reminder of the four core principles—small enough to carry, yet powerful enough to redirect you when pressures mount.
Where you would use it
When notifications flood you with false urgency
Before any AI-mediated decision
When efficiency nudges you away from doing what you feel is right
When you need to remember what matters most
The Tool
Four Principles (arranged like compass points)
Curiosity: Stay willing to be surprised—resist defaulting to the obvious answer
Intentionality: Choose consciously rather than following algorithmic momentum
Clarity: See what the AI tool or model misses—the human context beneath the data
Care: Choose human flourishing over pure optimization
How to use it
Print the card. Laminate it if you want. Put it where you’ll see it—wallet, laptop, desk, mirror. When facing any AI decision, pull it out and consider all four principles. Let them redirect you when pressure mounts. This isn’t abstract philosophy but practical navigation—your North Star when algorithmic currents try to sweep you off course. The physical card matters—tangible wisdom in a digital world.
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