Helen Seaton
AI may not be making us boring, but is it making us average? That’s not boring. That’s atrophy.
AI writes our emails, picks our routes, decides our next stream. Remember learning to drive without GPS, or how to read and fold a paper map? What happens when AI starts answering questions, solving problems, and even making choices for us?
Studies from Microsoft and MIT indicate frequent AI use correlates with reduced brain engagement, weaker problem-solving skills, and declining independent analysis. Early studies point to a troubling trend: frequent AI use appears linked to reduced mental engagement and weaker analytical abilities. The big question isn’t whether AI can decide for us—it’s what we lose when we let it.
Join us Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Cottonwood CC Computer Learning Center. We will watch a short video examining AI’s long-term cognitive impact, then open the floor for discussion on how AI shapes our daily lives—and whether we’re outsourcing more than just chores.
You can see all of our upcoming events on our calendar at: computerbooters.org.