Emphasizing Deliberation and Critical Thinking in an AI Hype World

2025/07/20 by Rogers, Katja
#FOS: Computer and information sciences #Human-Computer Interaction (cs.HC)

paper · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2507.14961

Abstract

AI solutionism is accelerated and substantiated by hype and HCI's elevation of novelty. Banning or abandoning technology is unlikely to work and probably not beneficial on the whole either -- but slow(er), deliberate use together with conscientious, critical engagement and non-engagement may help us navigate a post-AI hype world while contributing to a solid knowledge foundation and reducing harmful impacts in education and research.

Citations

• The Impact of Generative AI on Critical Thinking: Self-Reported Reductions in Cognitive Effort and Confidence Effects From a Survey of Knowledge Workers
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• Human-in-the-loop or AI-in-the-loop? Automate or Collaborate?

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