Why Should we Invest Epistemic Labor in a World of Generative AI?
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This paper argues that performing epistemic labor, the effort to acquire, process, and evaluate knowledge, is essential for fulfilling human needs despite the rise of generative AI.
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As generative AI increasingly automates cognitive tasks, the temptation to outsource thinking grows. We argue that investing in epistemic labor – the effort to acquire, process, and evaluate knowledge – remains vital for sustaining the fulfillment of core human needs in a world shaped by generative AI.
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