# The First Draft: Preserving the "Friction" of Human Thinking

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Podcast: [Deep Learning Dialogues](https://stenobird.com/podcast/deep-learning-dialogues-6793588)
Published: 2026-04-02T21:31:11+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Deep Learning Dialogues , hosts Whitney McKinley and Katrina Gouett are joined by Dr. Alec Couros to discuss the vital role of "productive struggle" in an era of instant AI outputs. Dr. Couros breaks down the concepts from his viral article, "The Shortcut That Costs Us Everything," warning against a "reverse-Bloom’s Taxonomy" where students analyze AI text without ever learning to compose it themselves. The conversation explores how to "protect the first draft" as a sacred space for human thought and identity. From the risks of "Model Autography Disorder" (MAD) to practical classroom strategies like "Think-Pair-AI-Share," this episode offers a roadmap for using AI as a critical collaborator rather than a replacement for student voice. Episode Links: LinkedIn Substack Think-Pair-AI Share Dr. Alec Couros is a Professor of Educational Technology and Media at the University of Regina and a globally recognized leader in open education and digital citizenship. Throughout his career, he has explored the intersection of technology and pedagogy, recently focusing on the ethical and cognitive implications of generative AI in the classroom. Through his research and popular Substack, Alec advocates for "protecting the human in the loop," emphasizing the importance of preserving the "friction of thinking" and the integrity of the student’s first draft in an increasingly automated world. You can follow his work on Substack or on social media at @courosa. Want to know more? You can check out our: WCDSB GenAI Guidelines, infographics, and Innovation website:  https://innovate.wcdsb.ca/ Feedback? You can ask your questions or give us  feedback on the show here  Want to get in touch? Contact Katrina & Whitney by email at: katrina.gouett@wcdsb.ca and…

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