Cutting Through the AI Noise: A Framework & Resource Portal to Have on Hand

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In recent posts, I documented a number of experiences I had with AI while going about my research. I demonstrated the profound harms that result from outsourcing our professional wisdom to corporate algorithms, while also highlighting where AI can serve as a helpful aid when used with discernment.

Here are those foundational pieces:

• Automated Ignorance: What Happened When I Asked AI for a Simple Yoga Teaching Request

• A Behind-the-Scenes Look at an AI Backpedal: Why Independent Curation and Verification Are the Foundation You Can’t Afford to Lose

• Clinical Insight vs. Institutional Arrogance: Defending Truth in the Age of AI

In those posts, I focused on the points most vital for teachers and practitioners. But if you’re also looking to deepen your understanding on AI generally — or if you’re ready to bypass the hype and anxiety to navigate the topic on your own terms — I wanted to share two additional resources to help you cut through the noise:

• The AI Glossary: 30 Essential Terms for Everyday Use — A practical and precise reference for cutting through jargon, synthesizing information across sources, and building a mental model that grows with you.

• A Framework & Resource Portal for Exploring AI — A living hub with more than 100 references, organized to cultivate clarity, deepen agency, and guide real-world decision-making centered on human priorities.

Sincerely,

Shelly Thorn, Founder and Director

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