AI has become central to much of what we do, but as we rely on it more, we are bleeding related skills.
Just as calculators made memorizing multiplication tables feel unnecessary, smartphones have rendered cursive practically obsolete, and services like Lyft and Uber have led many young people to skip learning to drive.
Now, with AI, the implication is we don’t really need to think, and that’s a problem. We do need to think critically. Otherwise, we risk becoming dependent on those who feed us their version of the truth, and that likely won’t end well.
Let’s talk about the risks of outsourcing too much thinking to AI — and we’ll close with my Product of the Week: a new hybrid ceramic line from Mother’s to keep your car looking shiny and new for summer get-togethers and car shows.
The Siren Song of Convenience Weakens Thinking
