A Non-Technical Guide to Creative Synthesis
While most books on Artificial Intelligence focus on complex code or high-level business strategy, The Art of Using Artificial Intelligence is a groundbreaking practical guide for the non-technical student, creator, and future professional. This is not a book about how AI works; it's a book about how to work with AI.
In collaboration with AI, Sandro Asatiani has created a practical manual that provides concrete introductions to AI tools. Additionally, Karl Stocker has compiled cultural-pessimistic perspectives on AI and distilled them into concise, easily understandable sentences, which were then illustrated by Sandro Asatiani. Designed for undergraduates in the humanities, arts, and social sciences, this textbook demystifies AI and reframes it as the ultimate collaborative assistant. It provides a clear path for any student to move from being a passive user to a confident, strategic creator who can leverage AI to augment their unique human talents. Grounded in a hands-on, constructivist approach, the book uses relatable, real-world examples to help students build an intuitive understanding of AI-powered workflows. It rejects the idea of AI as a simple" answer button" and instead champions a creative, experimental mindset.
Inside, students will master the four essential human-centric skills for the AI era:·
- Vision and Scoping: Learn how to ask the right questions and define ambitious, achievable project goals.·
- Strategic Decomposition: Master the art of breaking down complex creative or analytical problems into manageable parts for an AI partner.·
- Critical Evaluation and Validation: Develop a sharp, critical eye to identify AI errors, biases, and "hallucinations," ensuring the final product is accurate and reliable.·
- Creative Synthesis: Discover how to take AI-generated output as a starting point, synthesizing it with your own insights and judgement to create truly original and valuable work.