Mostly Harmless Intelligence: AI as Assistive Technology Kindle Edition

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere.Most of it is noisy. Some of it is genuinely useful.Mostly Harmless Intelligence: AI as Assistive Technology is a practical field guide to using AI as a real-world support tool, not a novelty, not a replacement for people, and not a silver bullet.Written from the perspective of a UK workplace assessor and assistive technology specialist, this book explores how AI can function as cognitive scaffolding. It shows how the right prompts, structures, and workflows can reduce friction for people who think differently, process information differently, or simply work under pressure.Inside, you will find:Clear explanations of what AI can and cannot realistically doPractical examples for neurodivergent professionalsStructured approaches for writing, planning, summarising, and decision-makingGuidance on reducing cognitive overload without reducing human judgementReal-world workplace scenarios, not abstract theoryA balanced discussion of risk, dependency, and ethical useThis is not a hype book. It does not promise transformation through automation. It treats AI as a tool, one that must be used deliberately and thoughtfully.For disabled professionals, neurodivergent employees, managers, assessors, and anyone interested in the intersection between AI and accessibility, this book offers something rare: grounded, experience-led guidance on how to make AI useful in actual work.Because intelligence is not about replacing people.It is about removing unnecessary barriers. Read more