As AI accelerates workflows and optimizes for what’s worked before, the real differentiator isn’t more data - it’s human curiosity. During this session, we’ll explore how to guard against “AI slop,” avoid cognitive debt, and use AI as an amplifier rather than a substitute for original thinking. 

You’ll learn a practical framework for keeping your mind sharp, asking better questions, and breaking pattern-driven defaults. You'll walk away with habits to cultivate a “mindful AI collaboration,” to protect what’s irreplaceably human, and turn curiosity into your competitive edge.

After this session, you’ll be able to:

• Use curiosity-driven thinking to enhance how you collaborate with AI, turning it into a creative amplifier rather than a shortcut.

• Recognize and avoid “AI slop” and cognitive debt by applying practical habits that keep your decision-making sharp and original.

• Develop a repeatable framework for asking better questions, challenging assumptions, and keeping human insight at the center of innovation.