Carly Dober argues AI overreliance weakens thinking and offers ways to add friction back
AIPsychologist Carly Dober writes that overusing AI bypasses the mental effort needed to build neural connections, a process known as cognitive offloading. She argues people should add friction to their days, such as logging out of online sessions, keeping AI tools off phones, and waiting about 30 minutes before asking a chatbot for help.
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Original title: Relying on AI is rotting your brain. But here’s what you can do about it | Carly Dober