The Chronicle

The Moment

For the first time in human history, we're encountering intelligence that operates in our cognitive space rather than our physical world. While countless studies track AI's technical evolution, we risk losing something precious: the intimate human story of this transition. 

Every day, people are discovering that capabilities they thought uniquely human can be replicated by machines—a writer stares at AI-generated prose that mirrors their style, a teacher rethinks what it means to teach when their students have AI tutors, a scientist confronts insights emerging from data too complex for human analysis, an artist finds their technique replicated in seconds. 

These moments of wonder, uncertainty, adaptation, and reinvention form the heart of a transformation that will echo through generations.

Research Vision

We aim to create a definitive record of how humans experience and adapt to this unprecedented shift. We're not measuring productivity gains or tracking adoption rates. Instead, we're documenting the intimate reality of living through this change—the small daily discoveries, the moments of crisis and breakthrough, the evolution of human identity and purpose. Like witnesses to other historic transitions, we carry a unique responsibility to document this moment with depth and nuance.

Our vision is to translate these intimate human experiences into actionable insights that shape the future of AI development. We aim to bridge the gap between AI creators and users by providing developers with rich, nuanced understanding of how their tools impact human work, creativity, and fulfillment. By documenting both successful and challenging human-AI interactions, we'll help create AI systems that genuinely augment human capabilities rather than diminish them. Through this work, we seek to ensure the human experience remains central to AI development, creating a future where technology serves human flourishing.

Why This Matters: Decoding Human Adaptation in the AI Era

Understanding how humans navigate AI integration represents a crucial research imperative at this technological inflection point. Our systematic documentation of real-time adaptations across professional domains provides unprecedented insight into emerging patterns of human value creation. By tracking the evolution of expertise, compensatory mechanisms, and workflow transformations, we can identify:

Adaptation Patterns:

• How domain experts reconstruct their workflows when AI disrupts established practices
• Where human judgment proves persistently superior to algorithmic approaches
• Which hybrid human-AI processes emerge organically versus through intentional design
• How professional identity evolves when core skills become AI-augmented

Critical Transition Points:

• Early warning signals of capability disruption
• Moments where human expertise becomes newly valuable
• Emergence of novel forms of human-AI collaboration
• Evolution of trust dynamics in human-AI decision processes

Strategic Implications:

• Essential human capabilities that resist AI replication
• Patterns in successful versus failed adaptation strategies
• Previously unidentified areas where human judgment remains critical
• Early indicators of new forms of human expertise and specialization

This granular understanding of human adaptation pathways has profound implications for technological development trajectories. By capturing these experiences during this critical window of early AI integration, we can identify intervention points that preserve and amplify distinctly human capabilities while leveraging computational advantages. This knowledge becomes instrumental in shaping both technological and organizational strategies that maximize human potential rather than inadvertently constraining it.

Our Focus

We're particularly examining:

• The changing nature of human creativity and knowledge creation
• How we maintain trust and intimacy in an AI-augmented world
• The evolution of physical craft and embodied knowledge
• Shifts in how we make decisions and exercise agency
• The transformation of learning and skill development
• New forms of human collaboration and connection

Who We're Looking For

We seek thoughtful observers who are experiencing this transition firsthand and are willing to document their journey with depth and honesty. You might be a good fit if:

• You've found yourself fundamentally reconsidering your professional identity or creative practice due to AI
• You're actively navigating how to integrate or resist AI tools in your work or personal life
• You've experienced moments of both profound possibility and deep uncertainty about your role in an AI-augmented world
• You're able to articulate your emotional and intellectual journey through this transition
• You're willing to engage in regular reflection and documentation over an extended period
• You're motivated by participating in a study that aims to create a better future for humans with AI

What Participation Involves

As a chronicler in this project, you'll:

• Share your ongoing experiences through structured journaling and periodic conversations
• Participate in small group discussions with others navigating similar transitions
• Contribute to building a historical record that will help future generations understand this moment
• Receive guidance in developing your capacity for deep observation and reflection

The Exchange

While this is an unpaid role, you'll be:

• Part of a curated community experiencing and documenting this historic transition
• Contributing to a significant historical archive
• Developing skills in observation and analysis that will serve you through this transition
• Gaining insights from others' experiences that may help illuminate your own path

Important Note

We recognize that sharing personal experiences requires trust. As stewards of these stories, we commit to:

• Protecting your privacy and right to control how your story is shared
• Creating a supportive environment for honest reflection
• Ensuring that your contributions help others navigating similar challenges
• Regular sharing of insights and patterns we observe across experiences

How to Express Your Interest

If you're interested in joining The Chronicle, please send us an email and tell us a bit about yourself. We're excited to hear from you.