An open inquiry · Est. 2026

every thought. every judgment. every attempt.

The Symbiosis Project is a research initiative on using AI to sharpen human cognition, not quietly replace it.

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AI is becoming more intelligent.
Are we becoming more capable?

The Symbiosis · 1.0
Specimen 001 · Open inquiry
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Introducing Ery.

An instrument for keeping
the mind in motion.

  1. 01Thoughtattention
  2. 02Judgmentdiscernment
  3. 03Attemptagency

Ery explores a different relationship with AI, one that strengthens our capacity to think rather than simply giving us answers. By introducing the right cognitive friction at the right moment, it aims to help us reason more deeply, exercise independent judgment, and remain active participants in our own learning.

Est. 2026 · first prototype An exploration

What early research is beginning to reveal.

AI can enhance individual performance, but emerging research raises important questions about cognitive engagement, independent reasoning, and the diversity of our ideas.

Cognitive engagement · 2025

Your Brain on ChatGPT

An experimental study observed differences in cognitive engagement, recall, and authorship during AI-assisted essay writing.

MIT Media Lab ↗
Collective originality · 2024

Generative AI enhances creativity, reduces diversity

AI-assisted stories were evaluated more favorably, but became more similar to one another.

Science Advances ↗
Creative ownership · 2024

Homogenization effects on creative ideation

AI assistance produced more detailed ideas, alongside lower distinctiveness and reduced perceived ownership.

ACM CHI ↗

One layer, between AI and the human mind.

AI is becoming the interface through which we think, learn, and make decisions. We're exploring a new layer that helps these systems strengthen human cognition rather than quietly substitute for it.

  1. 03AI systems
  2. 01Human cognition
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The publication.

Essays and research on how AI is reshaping human cognition, judgment, and individuality — and how we can preserve what makes us human.

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The Emergence Crisis.

How AI is reshaping the path to mastery, and what we must do to preserve human judgment in an age of compression.

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Researchers, builders, educators, and designers investigating adjacent questions are welcome to introduce themselves and their work.