The Count That Couldn’t
This first in a five-part series documenting my attempt to measure the AI and human contributions in AI-augmented writing. What began as a simple experiment with vague prompts and weak planning turned into a cautionary tale about hallucinations, lost context, and the real cost of trusting AI too much.
Perplexity: The Fairy Tale Tax
When AI Brainstorming Stole the Story
Have you wondered if the AI is actually thinking creatively, or just reassembling patterns in sophisticated ways? What happens when you push past surface-level outputs and demand to see the full creative process?
I played with three creative prompt frameworks, SCAMPER, Six Thinking Hats, and Lotus Blossom, expecting wildly different outputs. Instead, two models independently converged on the exact same topic, something I've personally been wrestling with.
Resources
Perplexity: Lotus Blossom Framework
Perplexity: SCAMPER Design Framework
Perplexity: Six Thinking Hats Framework
