[Denial: Nobody worth talking to would use AI to write, my friends certainly wouldn’t

Anger: I know you’re using AI, friendship ended, respect withdrawn

Bargaining: Maybe we can all agree to use AI only for editorial suggestions and teach kids safe AI use

Depression: I can’t actually stop even my closest friends using AI, or even influence how they use it]^n

Acceptance: The honest version is: It’s not about using AI, it’s about good vs bad ideas. It’s about truly delving into the meaning. That’s the hinge, and it’s load-bearing. Once you metabolize that fact, you can move forward.