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How to spot AI Hallucinations like a Reference Librarian (originally on Substack)

But the advice was not just that you need to learn to say no, but that you need to learn HOW to say no. And there’s a little more that goes into that beyond just giving yourself permission to say no, or overcoming fear. There’s also the ever complicating calculations that go into deciding when to say no, or maybe, or yes. And there are different ways to say “no” as well, and you need to learn how to best communicate your “no.”

There’s the factor of timing, as well, that I’ve found is pretty important. I’ve learned that telling someone “no” early on (or at least telling them “maybe but likely no”) is so much better for everyone than giving a “yes” that turns into a “no” at the last minute. You may feel bad about letting them down, and want to gamble on the possibility that you might be able to make it and avoid that. But it’s better for them to know as soon as possible so they can plan accordingly. What’s most inconvenient is to drop out last minute and leave people unexpectedly in the lurch, or needing to alter plans last minute. Best for the solid “no” up front.

It also requires you to tell YOURSELF no. Especially if you are disabled. And Especially especially if your disability is a deteriorating one.

Its so hard to not say yes when you are use to doing more and when you wish desperately you can do more.

Saying no to yourself is honestly so much harder than saying no to anyone else. And then on top of it, you have the desire to not want to let people down who might mot fully grasp your limitations. Telling them no when jthey are important people to you is hard. Even if they are the type to umderstand.

Saying no is so, so much harder than the two letter'ed syllable.

But you have to learn how to say it anyways. to yourself and to your loved ones and to strangers.

Is not!

Just!

Clumsiness!

I wanna shout this from Mt. Everest with a megaphone.

Dyspraxia is Also:

.Sensory Processing Issues

.Short term memory problems. Dear GOD, the short term memory problems

.Difficulty socializing

.Trouble understanding directions

.Slow processing

And also, it's not the same thing as dyslexia!