"AI, like Google Maps, provides the "prediction" of the best route, but the "judgement" of the destination remains with the driver (Author x Gemini) Yet when it comes to using AI for decisions, I see people paralysed by exactly these fears. This ranges from choosing what to study to planning a career move to even planning an article. "Is this cheating?" "Will I lose my critical thinking skills?" or "Am I even thinking for myself anymore?""
"Let's break down what Google Maps actually does. It analyses vast datasets about roads, traffic patterns, routes and user data. It identifies the optimal path based on current conditions and forecasts how long it will take. Then it gives you turn-by-turn directions. It understands/reads the environment, makes calculated predictions and presents them to you. But here's what Google Maps does not do: It doesn't decide where you're going."
People often fear that using AI equals cheating or will erode critical thinking, causing paralysis in decisions from study choices to career moves. AI operates like a prediction engine by analyzing large datasets, forecasting conditions, and recommending optimal routes or options. Human judgement remains essential for choosing destinations, assigning meaning, and accounting for personal values or memories. The Decision-Making Decoupling Effect separates predictive capabilities (AI) from normative responsibilities (humans). Framing AI as a forecasting tool enables efficient decision support while preserving human responsibility and contextual understanding.
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