Cognitive offloading

Is AI Holding Kids Back from Learning? (Ep. 1036 with Jon Krohn)

Is AI Holding Kids Back from Learning? (Ep. 1036 with Jon Krohn)

Drawing on a wave of new studies, this piece examines whether AI stops children from learning and argues the answer hinges on how it is used. AI as a shortcut that outsources thinking undermines learning, while AI as a tutor that explains concepts and gives feedback can improve it. It covers a large natural experiment in China, a Turkish tutoring study, and practical takeaways that apply equally to adults using AI at work.

SpaceX IPO & AI data centers in space

SpaceX IPO & AI data centers in space

A discussion on the feasibility of AI data centers in space, the user backlash against Bluesky's AI assistant "Attie," and the fine line between using AI as a tool (cognitive offloading) and relinquishing thought (cognitive surrender).