Are we living in a golden age of stupidity?
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- MIT Media Lab showcases futuristic prototypes, including AI-designed sculptures and wearable brain-computer interfaces.
- Research scientist Nataliya Kosmyna studies brain-computer interfaces and observes changes in cognition due to AI reliance.
- An experiment at MIT found that using ChatGPT reduces brain connectivity and cognitive activity during tasks.
- Participants using ChatGPT struggled to recall their own writing, indicating reduced memory retention.
- Teachers report students using AI for homework, producing passable work without deep understanding.
- Human brains prefer shortcuts, but learning requires cognitive friction, which technology often eliminates.
- Generative AI allows outsourcing of thinking, raising concerns about critical thinking and intellectual independence.
- Studies suggest frequent AI use correlates with lower critical thinking skills and creativity.
- Education systems face challenges as students increasingly rely on AI for assignments, potentially reducing deep learning.
- Tech overuse in classrooms may hinder achievement, with independent research showing negative impacts on student performance.