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.

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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