Make Better Decisions About AI
Not every task should be AI-powered. Not every task should be done entirely by you. This framework helps you choose consciously.
Why This Matters
Cognitive Offloading
When you hand AI a task you should think through yourself, you lose judgment. Judgment compounds. Losing it is expensive.
Speed vs. Capability
Every choice trades short-term speed for long-term capability. The question isn't which is "right"—it's which you're optimizing for.
Compounding
Small decisions repeat. One choice to let AI think for you compounds into dependence. One choice to stay engaged compounds into expertise.
The Three Paths
Every decision has the same architecture. You choose between speed, balance, and mastery.
🤖 Full Offload
Fastest
You give AI the task completely. AI delivers output. You use it.
✓ What you gain:
Speed. 3 hours → 30 mins. Relief. Problem solved now.
✗ What you lose:
Judgment. Understanding. The ability to do this next time. Dependency.
⚖️ Hybrid
Balanced
You do the thinking. AI handles execution and polish.
✓ What you gain:
Speed + Judgment. You own the work. Faster than solo.
✗ What you trade:
Time and discipline. Requires you to stay engaged.
👤 Human-Led
Slowest
You own the thinking. AI is a research or data assistant only.
✓ What you gain:
Deep judgment. Irreplaceable expertise. Long-term advantage.
✗ What you trade:
Time. The immediate win. Immediate speed.
How To Use This Tool
1. Pick a Scenario
Choose from 6 real-world decisions across academic, professional, and financial domains. Or create your own.
Choose from 6 real-world decisions across academic, professional, and financial domains. Or create your own.
2. Explore Three Paths
See the same decision through three lenses: Full Offload, Hybrid, Human-Led. Each has short-term and long-term outcomes.
See the same decision through three lenses: Full Offload, Hybrid, Human-Led. Each has short-term and long-term outcomes.
3. Write Your Choice Memo
Commit to a choice. Say why. Say what you're betting on. Say what you'd lose by choosing differently.
Commit to a choice. Say why. Say what you're betting on. Say what you'd lose by choosing differently.
4. Revisit in 6 Weeks
Check if your predictions came true. Did the outcomes match? What surprised you? That's judgment development.
Check if your predictions came true. Did the outcomes match? What surprised you? That's judgment development.
5. See Your Pattern
After 3+ scenarios, you'll see your own decision style. When do you optimize for speed? When for capability?
After 3+ scenarios, you'll see your own decision style. When do you optimize for speed? When for capability?
6. Build Your Portfolio
Collect your memos. Export as PDF. Keep it as evidence of how your judgment evolves.
Collect your memos. Export as PDF. Keep it as evidence of how your judgment evolves.
Face a Real Decision
You're deciding whether to use AI for something. What is it? Work through the decision tree before you commit.
Describe Your Situation
Compare Your Decisions
Side-by-side: How did you decide in one scenario vs. another? What does that reveal about your pattern?
Pick Two Scenarios
Your Decision Pattern
Complete 3+ scenarios to see your fingerprint. How do you actually decide?
Your Decision Portfolio
All your choice memos. Export as PDF for assessment or personal reflection.
Class Dashboard
Instructor view: See class-wide patterns, student progress, and aggregate decision data.