AI and losing our ability to think critically and independently
Our minds have the potential to be creative and innovative without solely relying on external tools. Relying on AI is easier as it is hard to think, but it might also make our abilities atrophy.
Hey there, friends!
AI is all the rage these days, and while I’m a fan of tech that makes life smoother, I’ve been pondering a curious conundrum. Is there a cost to all this convenience? Dive in with me as we explore the potential pitfalls of over-relying on AI and possibly, just possibly, stifling our innate thinking powers.
When AI Takes the Front Seat
AI's ubiquity, from voice assistants to predictive text, is undeniably impressive. But as with most good things, moderation is key. Here are some of the reservations I've been contemplating:
Surrendering Critical Thinking
As AI solutions hand us answers on a silver platter, we risk sidelining our critical thinking muscles. Like that time, I blindly followed my GPS into a dead end. Why? Because it said so. Lesson learned: AI is a tool, not an infallible oracle.
This became really apparent to me while journaling in the morning. I've been writing my morning pages now consistently, and it becomes more and more easy. Today, I felt like all I was…