Field Notes & Essays

Exploring human judgement in the age of AI. Reflections, experiments and observations from research and practice.

The conversation about AI often focuses on what the technology can, and can’t do (yet). I'm interested in what happens to human judgement when we use it.

These essays and field notes explore how AI influences what we believe, how we think, and the choices we make.

Janneke Ritchie 11/4/25 Janneke Ritchie 11/4/25

My Favourite Prompt

My favourite AI prompt doesn't write for me. It helps me think more clearly about what I've written. A simple way to use AI as a mirror and sparring partner, while keeping my own judgement in the driver's seat.

Janneke Ritchie 9/30/25 Janneke Ritchie 9/30/25

AI as a Commute Companion

Could ChatGPT replace a friend on your morning commute? I took ChatGPT for a walk and Gemini out for coffee to find out. Both were happy to chat about anything I wanted. But something was missing, and it wasn't just the occasional made-up fact.

Janneke Ritchie 9/23/25 Janneke Ritchie 9/23/25

Sycophancy or Small Talk?

Where I explore the appeal and risks of chatbot companionship.

Janneke Ritchie 9/8/25 Janneke Ritchie 9/8/25

Too Human?

Poking at some uncomfortable questions about human-like AI.