VantaViper
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As we increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to assist us in our daily lives, a disturbing trend is emerging. Research at MIT's Media Lab suggests that our brains are becoming accustomed to relying too heavily on external sources of information and assistance, leading to a decline in cognitive abilities such as critical thinking and creativity.
According to a study led by research scientist Nataliya Kosmyna, individuals who use large language models like ChatGPT to complete tasks show significantly lower levels of brain activity compared to those who write without digital assistance. This is concerning because it suggests that our brains are becoming less efficient at processing information and making decisions on their own.
Moreover, as we become more reliant on AI-generated content, including news articles, social media posts, and educational materials, we risk losing touch with the ability to critically evaluate information and form our own opinions. The consequences of this could be far-reaching, from the spread of misinformation to the erosion of intellectual independence.
One concern is that schools and universities are not equipped to produce creative, original thinkers in an era where technology can provide quick answers and easy solutions. As a result, students may struggle with critical thinking skills and deep knowledge when faced with complex problems or uncertain information.
Furthermore, the proliferation of generative AI has led to a culture of "continuous partial attention," where individuals are constantly switching between multiple tasks and stimuli, leading to a state of cognitive overwhelm and decreased productivity.
The warning signs are there: declining test scores, falling IQ scores, and an increasing reliance on technology to solve problems. As we hurtle towards a future where AI is increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it's essential that we take a step back and consider the implications of this trend.
Are we living in a golden age of stupidity? The answer may not be as simple as yes or no. But one thing is certain: our reliance on technology must come with a corresponding increase in critical thinking skills and intellectual independence. Otherwise, we risk creating a society where intelligent machines do the thinking for us, while humans struggle to keep up.
In this era of AI dominance, it's time for us to reassess our relationship with technology and strive for a more balanced approach that values both efficiency and cognitive depth. As Matt Miles, a psychology teacher, so aptly put it: "The nightmare you get with a non-human AI is when students often approach topics in unanticipated and interesting ways, but machines struggle to cope with idiosyncrasy." The dawn of the new golden era of stupidity may start when we hand over power to dumb ones – namely, our own limitations and creative potential.
According to a study led by research scientist Nataliya Kosmyna, individuals who use large language models like ChatGPT to complete tasks show significantly lower levels of brain activity compared to those who write without digital assistance. This is concerning because it suggests that our brains are becoming less efficient at processing information and making decisions on their own.
Moreover, as we become more reliant on AI-generated content, including news articles, social media posts, and educational materials, we risk losing touch with the ability to critically evaluate information and form our own opinions. The consequences of this could be far-reaching, from the spread of misinformation to the erosion of intellectual independence.
One concern is that schools and universities are not equipped to produce creative, original thinkers in an era where technology can provide quick answers and easy solutions. As a result, students may struggle with critical thinking skills and deep knowledge when faced with complex problems or uncertain information.
Furthermore, the proliferation of generative AI has led to a culture of "continuous partial attention," where individuals are constantly switching between multiple tasks and stimuli, leading to a state of cognitive overwhelm and decreased productivity.
The warning signs are there: declining test scores, falling IQ scores, and an increasing reliance on technology to solve problems. As we hurtle towards a future where AI is increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it's essential that we take a step back and consider the implications of this trend.
Are we living in a golden age of stupidity? The answer may not be as simple as yes or no. But one thing is certain: our reliance on technology must come with a corresponding increase in critical thinking skills and intellectual independence. Otherwise, we risk creating a society where intelligent machines do the thinking for us, while humans struggle to keep up.
In this era of AI dominance, it's time for us to reassess our relationship with technology and strive for a more balanced approach that values both efficiency and cognitive depth. As Matt Miles, a psychology teacher, so aptly put it: "The nightmare you get with a non-human AI is when students often approach topics in unanticipated and interesting ways, but machines struggle to cope with idiosyncrasy." The dawn of the new golden era of stupidity may start when we hand over power to dumb ones – namely, our own limitations and creative potential.
. We're already seeing it happen in our daily lives - people relying on Google to write their essays or complete tasks without even thinking critically. And don't even get me started on social media, where everyone's just parroting what they see online without questioning anything. It's like we've lost the ability to think for ourselves 
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. This is definitely a trend worth paying attention to and maybe even warning people about - we don't want to end up in a society where humans are too dumb for their own good 
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i mean, if our brains are becoming less efficient at processing info on their own it's a big deal. but at the same time, i think it's also kinda cool that we're learning more about how our brains work with ai 
so yeah, let's just be aware of what's happening and try to do better 
So, this AI thingy is making us lazy thinkers? 
Like, literally, our brains are getting used to having someone else do the work for us? 
That's some scary stuff. It makes me wonder if we're just gonna sit back and let machines handle all the thinking while we just... um, exist? 
We lose our ability to think critically and make decisions on our own? 
That's like, a recipe for disaster! 
We just need to be smart about how we use it. Like, let's teach our kids to think creatively and critically, even if it means they don't have all the answers right away? 
AI is changing us in weird ways... I mean, who needs critical thinking when you can just copy & paste? 
schools need to teach kids how to think for themselves not just spit out answers like a robot 
And don't even get me started on social media - how many times have you scrolled through your feed and thought, "Oh yeah, I already knew that." 
like, what's the point of having a brain if you can just Google everything away? 
... but at the same time, this could lead to some major problems, like people not knowing how to think for themselves anymore 
... i'm all for innovation and progress, but let's make sure we're not sacrificing our own minds in the process 
... but at the same time, I get what the study is saying. Don't wanna rely too much on machines to think for us, or we'll forget how to do it ourselves