How AI Is Helping Me Be More Human (No, Really)

Guest Post by Brian Currin

Here’s something unexpected: AI is making me more human, not less.

I know, that sounds backwards. Aren’t we supposed to be worried about technology making us cold and disconnected?

But here’s what I’ve discovered.

The Thing Nobody’s Talking About

The best use of AI isn’t to replace our thinking – it’s to help us clarify what we already know.

Think about those moments when you know exactly what you need to say or do, but can’t quite find the words. Or you have the right instinct but second-guess yourself. Or you just need confirmation: “Yes, you’ve got this. Trust yourself.”

We talk to friends for this. We journal. We think it through on long walks.

AI is just another tool in that same toolkit – a way to organise the wisdom we already have.

What It Actually Does

When I’m stuck, I use AI like a thinking partner. Not to tell me what to do, but to help me articulate what I already know. It asks clarifying questions. Offers structure. Reflects back my own thoughts, just… tidier. More confident.

It’s like having a conversation with the version of yourself that’s had a good night’s sleep and isn’t emotionally tangled up in the situation.

The result? I communicate more clearly. I trust my boundaries more. I second-guess myself less.

That’s not cold or robotic. That’s actually really healthy.

The Real Question

Maybe we’re asking the wrong question about AI.

Instead of “Will AI make us less human?” maybe we should ask: “Can we use AI to amplify the best parts of being human – our wisdom, our clarity, our confidence?”

Because here’s what I’ve learned: technology at its best doesn’t replace human judgment. It helps us trust it.

And honestly? In a world where we’re all doubting ourselves a little too much, constantly second-guessing, wondering if we’re doing it right… maybe that’s exactly what we need.

A tool that helps us remember: we already know. We’ve already got this. We’re wiser than we think.

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What about you? Have you had a moment where technology helped you be more yourself, not less?