AI collaborates with humans in the so-called "centaur mode," blending input from both man and machine.
Better prompts, review of "hallucinations" and editing can extend our possibilities.
Recall the "Feynman Technique" for learning:
1) Name the problem.
2) Define the problem.
3) Research and reorganize the understanding of the problem.
4) Simplify and explain the problem after your study.
Collaborate with AI to improve your perception and understanding of volleyball issues. Use technology to improve your 'career arc'.
While working at JP Morgan, daughter Paula asked CEO Jamie Dimon how he used AI. He answered that AI helped report generation and for preparing speeches.
When I use AI, here is how (ChatGPT Plus):
- To assess organization
- To provide additional examples
- To assist with revision/editing
- To create images
Centaur Mode
Working with AI, not against it
All opinions expressed in the blog are my own. The blog is not an official publication of any City of Melrose organization.
AI collaborates with humans in what’s often called “centaur mode”—a blend of human judgment and machine assistance.
Not replacement.
Not automation.
Collaboration.
Start With Better Questions
AI is only as good as the prompts you give it.
- Ask better questions
- Challenge weak answers
- Identify and correct “hallucinations”
Used properly, AI doesn’t end thinking.
It extends it.
The Feynman Technique Still Applies
Technology changes.
Learning doesn’t.
Borrow from Richard Feynman:
- Name the problem
- Define the problem
- Research and reorganize your understanding
- Simplify and explain it clearly
AI can assist in steps 3 and 4.
But it can’t replace steps 1 and 2.
You still have to think.
Apply It to Volleyball
Use AI the same way you would use a good assistant coach:
- Clarify concepts
- Generate examples
- Stress-test ideas
- Refine communication
Not to avoid the work.
To do the work better.
A Real-World Example
At JPMorgan Chase, daughter Paula asked CEO Jamie Dimon how he uses AI.
His answer was simple:
- Preparing reports
- Drafting speeches
In other words:
AI helps him organize and express thinking—not replace it.
How I Use It (for the blog)
With ChatGPT Plus:
- Assess organization
- Provide additional examples
- Assist with revision and editing
- Create visuals
The goal is not to “write with AI.”
The goal is to write better.
The Standard
This is the line that matters:
The goal is not performance with AI.
The goal is clarity.
- Simplify ideas
- Sharpen language
- Make concepts concrete
AI can help you get there.
But it won’t do it for you.
Bottom Line
Use AI like a teammate:
- Ask clearly
- Think critically
- Edit honestly
Blend human judgment with machine speed.
That’s centaur mode.
Lagniappe
The best players don’t avoid tools.
They use them—without losing themselves.
Same applies here.
Often the AI edit improves and extends my work. Technology helps us, not replacing us.
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