Preserving Thinking in the Age of AI
Originally published for paying Patreon members on 2026-05-18. Republished here after a 90-day patron-first period.
Dr. Marina Jovic developed the VERIFY framework to help students use AI critically while preserving their own thinking. The framework consists of six steps: Verify sources and facts, Evaluate logical flow, Review rhetorical strategies, Identify biases and assumptions, Formulate feedback, and Your contribution. Students using VERIFY showed stronger AI literacy, more practical strategies for mental engagement, and greater confidence in using AI without sacrificing their own authorship.