Why Should we Invest Epistemic Labor in a World of Generative AI?
Abstract
As generative AI increasingly automates cognitive tasks, the temptation to outsource thinking grows. We argue that investing in epistemic labor – the effort to acquire, process, and evaluate knowledge – remains vital for sustaining the fulfillment of core human needs in a world shaped by generative AI.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
Digital Media and Philosophy
Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- PsyArXiv (OSF Preprints)
- Publication date
- 11 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint