Critical Thinking
in the Age of AI
Learn to think critically, read deeply, engage meaningfully, and develop irreplaceable human capabilities for an AI-driven world.
About Shae
Shae Omonijo is a PhD candidate at Harvard approaching AI from a humanities perspective. She creates educational content to help people maintain agency and critical thinking as AI becomes embedded in work, education, and daily life.Through her YouTube series, podcast, and newsletter (AI, the Humanities, and the Future of Work), Shae teaches complex ideas with the warmth of a smart friend over dinner, making intellectual rigor accessible and actionable.Shae has lectured at conferences and universities around the world, worked in Federal, State, and Local Government, and advised C-Suite, Community Leaders, and NGOs on human-first AI upskilling and reskilling.Shae earned her BA (with Honors) from the University of Chicago, her MA from Harvard University, and her Teaching Certificate from the Derek Bok Center at Harvard University.
5 Principles for Critical Thinking with AI
1. Treat AI as a Starting Point, Not the Final Answer
Always verify, question, and think beyond what AI tells you.2. Maintain Your Domain Expertise First
Like The Karate Kid learning basics before advanced moves will help you build foundational skills before relying on AI tools.3. Question Every AI Output
Ask: What's missing? What biases might be present? What am I not seeing?4. Diversify Your Information Sources
Don't let AI become your only input. Read widely, engage with humans, seek primary sources.5. Create "No-AI Zones" for Unassisted Thinking
Schedule regular time to think, write, and problem-solve without AI assistance.
Critical Thinking YouTube Series
Watch the first episode here:
Follow the Critical Thinking Personal Curriculum
Critical Thinking Podcast
Voice notes from your favorite humanist and Harvard PhD Candidate on the Al developments that actually matter! Each episode, I break down what's happening in Al, from new research to policy shifts to workplace transformations, and explain what it means through a humanistic lens. No hype, no jargon, just clear thinking about how Al is reshaping work, knowledge, and society. If you like to think critically about the future, this place is for you!
Subscribe to Shae's Newsletter
© Shae O. Omonijo. All rights reserved.