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  1. Issue · Sep 28, 2026

    “More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI,” by John Warner (opens the original)

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    I read this as a physical book, slowly, deeply, with a cup of coffee upon waking up, across a couple of weeks.At first, the strong anti-AI stance irritated me along multiple dimensions, and I found reasons to disagree:The author’s perspective, as a professional writer and teacher of writing, is inevitably shaped by that background.The insistence on mentioning only ChatGPT and giving the impression that it is the only AI tool worth trying, or the only option, made me wonder how much firsthand exp

  2. Issue · Sep 26, 2026

    Writing, Thinking, and Learning in the Age of AI (opens the original)

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    This is part of an evolving series of posts around the theme of “reading for an adaptive digital life.”I recently posted about my own experience writing with AI in “On Using AI,” and I am currently reading More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI, by John Warner. This makes it a convenient starting point for me, even though a more logical starting point for a reader might be “Understanding What AI Can and Cannot Do.”AI capabilities change so quickly that these books are unlik

  3. Issue · Sep 24, 2026

    Reading for an Adaptive Digital Life (opens the original)

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    Last updated: 9/22/2026I initially intended to share a list of 12 recent books on AI that I compiled for my upcoming Encore Learning course. In reviewing that list, I realized I had previously compiled another list which is not only more comprehensive but a better fit for this Substack. Thankfully, while my memory fails me repeatedly, my personal knowledge management system is there to remind me of previous work, including my work around the Adaptive Digital Life Framework that guides my teachin

  4. Issue · Sep 22, 2026

    “Should I use AI for this?” (opens the original)

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  5. Issue · Sep 11, 2026

    Adaptive Digital Life Framework (opens the original)

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