The Curious Mind of Hayden Kerns

  • AI Is My Editor, Not My Brain

    One of the quickest ways people try to dismiss my arguments is by saying, “You used AI to write that.” The funny thing is, that statement doesn’t actually address anything I said. It doesn’t refute my evidence, expose a flaw in my reasoning, or prove my conclusions are false. Instead, it attacks the tool I…

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  • Why Skimming Articles Isn’t Research

    Most people think They’re doing research, but the truth is They’re not. They type a question into Google, click the first article that looks credible, and stop. True research requires patience, attention to detail, critical thinking, and the willingness to confront uncomfortable truths. It cannot be done in minutes, it cannot be done superficially, and…

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  • The Conspiracy Theory Mindset

    If you’re truly seeking truth, the first step is to listen to perspectives beyond your own. Curiosity without openness is not discovery, it’s confirmation. Yet many people fall into a thinking pattern that feels intelligent and vigilant, but actually distorts reality: the conspiracy theory mindset. What the Conspiracy Mindset Is The conspiracy mindset isn’t defined…

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