Carly Dober urges adding friction to AI use to protect thinking
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Psychologist Carly Dober writes in The Guardian that overusing AI bypasses the mental effort needed to build neural connections, a process she calls cognitive offloading.
She argues people should deliberately add friction to their days. Her suggestions include logging out of online sessions, keeping AI tools off phones, and waiting about 30 minutes before asking a chatbot for help.
The report gives only Dober's argument and suggestions. It does not include supporting studies or data for the claim that AI use weakens thinking.
Written by AI from the articles below · updated Oct 31, 5:01 AM ET
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- The Guardian · AINewsCarly 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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