Evidence → Cognition → Discernment™️ - Your Pathway to AI Leadership

Greg Twemlow
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XperientialAI — Pathway to AI Leadership explores how people can collaborate with AI without outsourcing judgment. The spine is a three-step method: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Through essays, reflections, and practical examples, I show how the Context & Critique Rule™ keeps thinking visible, decisions explainable, and responsibility human.

  1. We Do Not “Possess” Consciousness

    13H AGO

    We Do Not “Possess” Consciousness

    This article argues that human consciousness is not an internal possession but a participatory experience shared with the entire natural world. The author describes a "Great Forgetting" where legal, religious, and scientific shifts severed our ancestral connection to the Earth, rebranding the living environment as private property or mere matter. By using the concept of polyphony, the text illustrates how humanity was once part of a universal symphony before rationalism introduced a destructive silence. Modern suffering and ecological crises are framed as biological sorrow resulting from this artificial separation between the self and the Earth Mother. Ultimately, the source calls for a bodily return to kinship, urging readers to move past analytical reporting toward deeply thoughtful attention. We are encouraged to recognise that our survival depends on acknowledging the interconnected ecosystem that sustains both our bodies and our minds. Read the article. About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).

    20 min
  2. Interface-Tax and Agentic AI Cognitive Dividend

    FEB 9

    Interface-Tax and Agentic AI Cognitive Dividend

    This memo outlines a strategic proposal for executives to manage the cognitive dividend created by the decline of traditional software interfaces and the rise of agentic AI. The author argues that reducing coordination friction will reclaim thousands of hours, which must be treated as strategic capital rather than being wasted on mindless speed. To avoid "organisational noise," the framework suggests redirecting this newfound time toward high-value tasks like precise problem definition and rigorous human verification. By implementing a "Human Pause" for high-stakes decisions, leaders can ensure that AI systems are guided by clear intent and ethical boundaries. Ultimately, the text highlights that future competitive advantages will belong to companies that prioritise human judgment and depth over mere mechanical acceleration. Read the article. About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).

    14 min
  3. Cognitive Capacity Released by the End of SaaS

    FEB 8

    Cognitive Capacity Released by the End of SaaS

    This text explores the anticipated decline of the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model as artificial intelligence begins to automate tasks once managed through rigid digital interfaces. The author argues that this shift creates a cognitive energy dividend, liberating workers from the fragmented, high-tempo demands of constant app switching and manual data entry. Organisations are encouraged to adopt a staged portfolio transition to move away from traditional software dependencies while mitigating counterparty risks. For individuals, the transition represents a move from tool fluency to intent literacy, where value is found in human judgment rather than software navigation. Ultimately, the source suggests that reclaiming mental continuity allows for deeper, more meaningful cognition that is no longer dictated by machine-driven workflows. The future of work will therefore be defined by our ability to redirect this newfound capacity toward truth, trust, and discernment. Read the article. About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).

    15 min
  4. Tempo Matters More Than Capability

    FEB 5

    Tempo Matters More Than Capability

    Greg Twemlow argues that the primary danger of artificial intelligence is its excessive speed, which often bypasses critical human thought. Because AI produces polished and fluent results instantly, users frequently mistake this surface-level quality for deep understanding and personal authorship. To counter this "tilted terrain" of effortless acceptance, the author proposes a Context & Critique Rule designed to reintroduce necessary friction into the workflow. This framework utilises a reasoning trail known as a Context & Critique Graph to document the human's specific goals, critiques, and final approval. By making the cognitive process visible, users can confidently defend their work and ensure their judgment leads the machine rather than trailing behind it. This approach shifts the focus from merely prompting a tool to engaging in a traceable act of thinking. Read the article. About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).

    15 min
  5. Welcome to the Fusion Bridge

    FEB 3

    Welcome to the Fusion Bridge

    Greg Twemlow introduces the Fusion Bridge as a conceptual framework designed to protect human sovereignty in an era of advanced artificial intelligence. He warns against Competent Drift, a phenomenon where the high quality of automated outputs causes people to stop critically examining the reasoning process behind decisions. To counter this, the author proposes the Context & Critique Rule™, which forces a deliberate pause to ensure human judgment and ethical friction remain central to every task. By advocating for a "Decision Trace", Twemlow argues that we must document our cognitive journey rather than just accepting a final product. This approach transforms the user from a passive Passenger into an active Architect, preventing individual intellect from being flattened by algorithmic averages. Ultimately, the text serves as a call to maintain cognitive agency by decoupling human thinking speed from the rapid pace of machine generation. Read the article. About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).

    18 min
  6. Looting the House of Life

    FEB 1

    Looting the House of Life

    In this reflective essay, Greg Twemlow explores the ethical foundations of ecology by connecting historical perspectives with modern environmental crises. He bridges the scientific coinage of the term by Ernst Haeckel with the poetic observations of Emily Dickinson and the medieval concept of viriditas championed by Hildegard of Bingen. The author argues that modernity and global networks have created a psychological distance that masks our dependence on nature, leading to systemic extraction rather than reciprocity. By highlighting Maria Popova’s work, Twemlow suggests that true homage and visibility are necessary tools to restore our sense of belonging within the "house of life." Ultimately, the text calls for a design-led shift where accountability and conscience are integrated back into our global systems to prevent further ecological looting. Read the article. About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).

    15 min
  7. A Spanish Poet and His Donkey Changed My Life

    JAN 30

    A Spanish Poet and His Donkey Changed My Life

    Greg Twemlow explores the profound emotional depth of the prose-poem Platero and I, which depicts the quiet bond between a Spanish poet and his donkey. The author argues that this relationship illustrates a love based on attention and fidelity rather than possession or control. By following an arc from tenderness to death, the narrative reveals how sustained companionship creates a lasting ethical commitment to another living being. Twemlow draws a striking parallel between this century-old literature and John Lennon’s final song, "Now & Then," noting their shared resonance in addressing loss. Ultimately, the text invites readers to embrace a slower, more reverent way of seeing the world and those they love. Both works suggest that while life ends, a devoted connection simply changes address rather than fading away. Read the article. About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).

    14 min
  8. When AI Systems Work Too Well

    JAN 27

    When AI Systems Work Too Well

    Greg Twemlow argues that the effortless performance of modern AI can lead to competent drift, where users stop questioning the reasoning behind automated outputs. This reliance on configured capability over personal judgment creates a vacuum of responsibility, making it difficult for organisations to justify or explain their decisions. To counter this, the author introduces the Fusion Bridge governance architecture, which mandates a deliberate pause for context and critique before any task is executed. By using a Meta System Instruction, humans are forced to define their intent and assumptions, ensuring that technology remains an extension of human authorship rather than a replacement for it. Ultimately, the source suggests that true accountable AI requires structurally protecting the moment of discernment to prevent momentum from overriding critical thinking. Read the article. About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).

    15 min
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XperientialAI — Pathway to AI Leadership explores how people can collaborate with AI without outsourcing judgment. The spine is a three-step method: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Through essays, reflections, and practical examples, I show how the Context & Critique Rule™ keeps thinking visible, decisions explainable, and responsibility human.

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