Shifting the BUrden

Chapter 7: AI and Shifting the Burden

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize when AI solutions mask underlying problems
• Understand capability atrophy from over-reliance on AI
• Identify sustainable human-AI collaboration models

Key Topics:

• Shifting the Burden archetype
• AI as symptom relief vs. fundamental solution
• Human skill atrophy and AI dependence
• Building complementary human-AI systems

Interactive CLD Examples:

• AI-assisted learning vs. critical thinking development
• Automated decision-making vs. human judgment
• AI content creation vs. creativity skills

Applications:

• Educational AI tools and learning
• AI in healthcare diagnosis
• Automated financial advice systems