The Reality: We're in an IQ Arms Race
What if average IQ skyrocketed by integrating AI into all aspects of life?
You're not just 'smart' — you're leveraging external cognition like Iron Man using JARVIS.
by Mike Michelini
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External Cognition as a Superpower
Tools, Not Talent
Average person isn't smarter — their tools are
AI as Extension
AI extends human cognition like JARVIS enhances Tony Stark
Augmented Intelligence
Not about raw IQ — it's about extended capabilities
Prompt Literacy - The New Literacy
Definition
Ability to effectively communicate with AI for optimal results
Significance
Defining skill of this era, like reading/writing was before
Mastery
Fluent prompters unlock AI's full potential; others lag behind
The Widening Gap
95%
Casual Users
Using ChatGPT for basic questions only
5%
Power Users
Leveraging advanced techniques and workflows
400%
Productivity Gap
Estimated difference between advanced and basic users
Mastering the Tools
Prompt Frameworks
Structured approaches for optimal AI responses
Multi-Agent Tasking
Multiple AIs tackling complex projects simultaneously
Chain-of-Thought
Breaking problems into logical steps for AI to follow
Custom Agents
Tailored AI assistants for specific personal needs
The Payoff - What's at Stake?
Exceptional Impact
Revolutionary productivity and creativity
Competitive Edge
Outpacing others by orders of magnitude
Future-Proofing
Avoiding obsolescence in accelerating world
This Is Just The Beginning
1
Today
Basic AI assistants augment specific tasks
2
Near Future
AI agents working autonomously in complex systems
3
Beyond
Seamless integration between human cognition and AI
Start Your Cognitive Upgrade Now
Learn prompt engineering
Master the language of AI communication
Build personal workflows
Create systems of AI tools that amplify your thinking
Redefine your possibilities
The future isn't about being smart — it's about being augmented