

What Discernment Skills Should We Develop to Make Sure We’re Getting Wise Answers from AI?
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What Discernment Skills Should We Develop to Make Sure We’re Getting Wise Answers from AI?
April 3, 2025

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Questions about what discernment skills we should develop to make sure we’re getting wise answers from AI, and how to overcome confirmation bias when evaluating claims related to theism and Christianity.
* What discernment skills should we develop to make sure we’re getting wise answers from AI when asking the question “What would Jesus have me do in this situation”?
* How do you overcome confirmation bias when evaluating claims related to theism and Christianity, and is it possible to have strong beliefs and still be objective?
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