Generative AI tools are revolutionizing how we access information, make decisions, and form opinions, but they also introduce new risks. In an age where AI can generate confident-sounding claims, charts, and arguments at scale, critical thinking is more essential than ever.
Beyond the Obvious: How to Think in the Age of Generative AI
Beyond the Obvious: How to Think in the Age of Generative AI
Instructor: Kiron Ravindran
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August 2025
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In this module, students will explore why not all patterns in data are meaningful. They’ll learn how randomness creates illusions that our minds instinctively misinterpret, how correlation can be confused with causation, and why spurious patterns often emerge when data is selected, framed, or misunderstood.
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Even perfect-looking data can mislead if it’s built on biased foundations. In this module, students will explore how flawed sampling, missing or invisible data, and selective reporting distort what we think we know, and how to critically examine not just the source of the data, but the way it’s framed, filtered, and used.
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Numbers don’t lie, but they can mislead when context is missing. In this module, students will explore how aggregation, base rate neglect, and selective framing distort our understanding of data. They’ll learn to question the comparisons they’re shown and think carefully about the ones they’re not.
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In the age of GenAI, large language models can become powerful tools to sharpen rather than replace our judgment. This module shows students how to use GenAI tools to test assumptions, simulate disagreement, surface alternative perspectives, and reflect more critically on their own reasoning.
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