Critical Intelligence: Strengthening human thinking in the age of AI

Critical Intelligence: Strengthening human thinking in the age of AI

Critical Intelligence: Strengthening Human Thinking in the Age of AI In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, success belongs not to those who reject technology nor to those who blindly embrace it, but to those who develop the Critical Intelligence to work effectively alongside it. Critical Intelligence reveals how AI is creating both unprecedented opportunities and unique challenges for human thinking. As these systems grow more capable, our critical thinking becomes simultaneously more essential yet more vulnerable to atrophy through over-reliance. This paradox forms the central challenge of our era. Drawing on research and real-world examples, this groundbreaking book presents a comprehensive framework of eight interconnected capabilities that professionals need to thrive in an AI-augmented world: Four foundational critical thinking skills : reasoning and argumentation, understanding biases and mental models, information literacy, and metacognition - Four AI-specific capabilities : understanding AI systems, human-AI evaluation, effective human-AI collaboration, and adaptive intelligence The book provides provides practical techniques to strengthen these capabilities, from scrutiny and recalibration to corroboration, reflection, and dialogue. These practices help readers maintain agency and judgment while leveraging AI's remarkable capabilities—creating partnerships more powerful than either humans or machines could achieve alone. For professionals across industries, educators preparing students for an evolving workplace, and anyone seeking to navigate an increasingly AI-driven world, 'Critical Intelligence' offers a vital roadmap to human flourishing in the age of artificial intelligence. Geoff Gibbins is the Founder of Human Machines, a Human-AI transformation company. He has nearly 20 years of strategy and innovation consulting experience, and previously served as a Managing Director at Accenture. Geoff has designed and built AI-powered products and human-AI collaboration systems for companies such as Walmart, Vanguard Group, Nestlé and the Coca-Cola Company. He holds Master's degrees from the University of Oxford and Imperial College London and lives in Manhattan. Learn more at www.criticalintelligence.io