AI Myth-Busting Toolkit
Critical thinking skills for the AI era
From the Wooden Snake's wisdom to bullshit detection: understand what AI actually is, what it isn't, and how to use it responsibly in our tech-power-government era.
Watch the AI Myth-Busting Overview
A 6-minute video recap of essential AI myths, critical thinking strategies, and the truth about AI capabilities.
What's Inside?
This toolkit combines insights from our August 2025 AI myth-busting newsletter series, designed to help you navigate AI with confidence and critical thinking.
The Wooden Snake's AI Wisdom: Debunking Myths in the Tech-Power-Government Era
From Mr. Meeseeks to plant medicine: how to use AI responsibly in an era of increasing tech complexity and government scrutiny.
Key Myths Debunked:
- "AI is Learning and Getting Smarter" - AI models are NOT learning individuals
- "AI Hallucination is a Bug, Not a Feature" - Hallucination is necessary for creative thinking
- "AI Will Replace Human Creativity" - AI amplifies creativity, doesn't replace it
The Wooden Snake's Wisdom:
True power isn't about brute force—it's about adapting, observing, and finding smarter paths forward. Learn to observe before you trust, adapt to new information, and find smarter paths forward with AI tools.
AI Bullshit Detection: Why Your Critical Thinking is Your Best AI Tool
From AI hallucinations to government data sharing: developing your critical thinking superpower in the tech-power-government era.
Critical Thinking Framework:
- Question Everything: What am I actually asking AI to do?
- Check Your Expectations: Do I expect AI to remember? Get smarter? Be 100% accurate?
- Verify Results: What sources will I check? How will I test suggestions?
The 3-Question Reality Check:
Before using any AI tool, ask: What am I asking AI to do? What are my expectations? How will I verify the results?
The Truth About AI: What You Need to Know Before Getting Creative
Essential knowledge for creative AI users: understanding limitations, capabilities, and responsible usage.
Key Insights:
- AI as Creative Partner: Not replacement, but amplification tool
- Understanding Limitations: What AI can and cannot do
- Responsible Usage: When to use AI vs. other tools
- Privacy Considerations: Who owns your data and creative work
Free AI Learning Resources
AI education should always be free. Here are the tools we recommend for learning and understanding AI:
Remember: If someone is charging you to understand AI basics, they're exploiting your confusion. The fundamentals should be accessible to everyone.
From Our August 2025 Newsletter Series
These resources are adapted from our in-depth AI myth-busting series. Dive deeper into each week's topic:
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✨ Last updated: September 2025 ✨