Is AI Making Us Think Less? The Risk of Letting Computers Call the Shots
Is AI Making Us Think Less? Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days. It suggests what to watch next, helps write emails, plans trips, analyzes data, and even gives advice on big life choices. It's changing how we think and make decisions—and that's not always a good thing. The Convenience We Can't Ignore The handy part is obvious. AI can crunch huge amounts of information in seconds, spot patterns we might miss, and offer quick answers when we're stuck or short on time. It feels like having a super-smart assistant always ready to help. Many of us have started turning to it first for almost everything. The Hidden Cost: Handing Over Our Thinking But here's the catch: we're sometimes a little too quick to just say, "Okay, computer, you're the boss!" Instead of wrestling with a problem ourselves, we hand it over to the AI and accept whatever comes back. That shortcut can feel efficient in the moment, but over time it quietly chips away at ou...
