BLUF
Overreliance on AI weakens thinking by reducing tolerance for uncertainty and effort. True judgment develops through sustained struggle; outsourcing cognition diminishes patience, engagement, and the ability to generate independent thought.Learning Outcomes
- Analyse how prolonged reliance on AI can diminish cognitive abilities, particularly the tolerance for uncertainty and independent thought generation.
- Explain the role of practice, neuroplasticity, and ‘productive discomfort’ in developing judgment and critical thinking skills.
- Evaluate the differences between generating ideas independently and approving AI-generated outputs, and their impact on decision-making quality.
