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Thinking Critically About What Matters

Kevin Klipfel and Lyndsay Klipfel continue: "We are even given a predefined standard—reinforced through societal expectations and corporate messaging—of what it means to be a 'successful' person or to live a “successful” life, seemingly without having had any say of our own in the matter. To remain true to ourselves and the values that reflect our authentic expression in the world is therefore no easy task. But it is an important one.

"The cultural inputs that we internalize construct our conception of reality: our beliefs, values, and the entire data set which defines our sense of what matters in life.

"A person’s ability to exercise their own sense of independent judgment on these issues is therefore an essential life skill: for how can we remain true to ourselves if we haven’t learned to think for ourselves? This practical ability to 'think for yourself' is at the heart of critical thinking."

”A timely, conceptually robust exploration of how libraries can respond to—and actively shape—the impact of generative AI ... The authors strike a balance between promoting AI and acknowledging its pitfalls. While addressing user ethics, equity, and AI’s environmental impact, they also highlight its potential to expand learning and work ... Because this work centers on concepts, frameworks, and instructional models rather than specific tools, it is likely to remain useful despite rapid technological change."

— Library Journal

"Packed full of useful information, charts, figures, and tables on this topic, along with practical information for those who want to lead into this future ... This book is an excellent and positive early guide for AI discussions, directions, and explorations within libraries."

— Public Services Quarterly

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