Principlev1
Use AI as a schema inspection tool by articulating your
Use AI as a schema inspection tool by articulating your reasoning in text and asking it to identify unstated assumptions, since AI operates on text rather than emotional charge and can detect patterns you cannot see from inside.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Extended Cognition Thesis (distributed cognition across external tools) and Externalization Exposes Hidden Structure (externalization exposes gaps). This prescribes a specific use of AI for schema work—extracting assumptions from written reasoning. It's prescriptive and modern, but depends on the prerequisite of externalization.