Mapping your cognitive relationship with AI — based on the Artificiality Institute's sovereignty research
Nine scenario-based questions. Three dimensions of cognitive integration. Eight possible profiles — each one a distinct posture toward AI in your PMM practice, not a point on a scale.
There are no right answers. The Doer who keeps AI outside their reasoning is making a legitimate choice. The Co-Author who's restructured everything around it scores highest on cognitive sovereignty. The interesting part isn't where you land — it's understanding why you're there.
Based on Helen Edwards' Cognitive Sovereignty research at the Artificiality Institute — analysis of 1,250 transcripts studying how professionals integrate AI into their cognitive work. Adapted for the product marketing function.
Your Integration Profile
Cognitive Sovereignty
Outsourcer (6.43)Co-Author (8.54)
The sovereignty paradox: The people who've gone furthest in integrating AI into their cognitive processes aren't the ones losing sovereignty — they're the ones with the strongest grip on who they are. Co-Authors score 8.54/9. Outsourcers score 6.43. Depth of engagement isn't the risk. Passive identity coupling without cognitive engagement is.
Assessment adapted from Edwards, H. (2026). Cognitive Sovereignty: Authoring Your Mind in the AI Age. Artificiality Institute. Framework applied to the product marketing function by Chris O'Hara for The Future of Product Marketing curriculum.