Writing - Jdhwilkins

AI-generated writing has its place—it's just not here.

AI is genuinely good at some writing tasks—just not all of them. Telling the difference isn't easy, and getting it wrong costs you more than you might expect.

16 Jun 2026

6 Honest Lessons From 3+ Years of AI

Using AI well is less about the tools and more about how you think with them. Six lessons from three years of experimentation, including where I got it wrong.

5 Jun 2026

How I Use Claude as a Writing Assistant (to actually improve my writing)

AI-generated articles and AI-assisted writing aren't the same thing. Four practical techniques for using Claude as feedback, without losing your own voice.

9 May 2026

How to Rot Your Brain with AI

Studies show heavy AI users score lower on critical thinking tests. The difference isn't which tools you use - it's whether you stay engaged while using them.

15 Apr 2026

AI's Blindspot: The 'Lost in the Middle' Effect

AI models struggle to recall information in the middle of long documents. It's a positional bias called the Lost in the Middle Effect. Here's how to fix it.

22 Mar 2026

The pitfalls of over-reliance on AI for self-directed learning

Do you over-rely on AI? Understand the risks of using AI for self-directed learning. Struggle productively. Reclaim your critical thinking.

1 Dec 2025

What if an Infinite Number of Spaceships Arrive at Hilbert’s Hotel?

Explore Hilbert's Hotel Paradox and transfinite numbers. Learn how to accommodate infinite guests, buses, and spaceships using infinity math.

4 Oct 2024