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Archetype Profile — Edition 2026
The Skeptic/Resistor
Critical evaluation and risk awareness
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What this means
Approaches AI with critical lens, motivated by self-preservation, skepticism, or deep questions about value and risk.
The Traits
- Identifies blind spots in hype and groupthink
- Protects team from unintended consequences
- Surfaces real risks and concerns
- Provides essential critical perspective
How you work
Acknowledge legitimacy of skepticism. Invite into structured evaluation and provide clear, transparent answers.
Dealing with change
May default to resistance or disengage entirely. Can discourage experimentation if not engaged thoughtfully.
Things to watch for
Could block beneficial innovations; may discourage necessary experimentation and learning.
