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#lifelonglearning

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louisa_ :)

I always see September as a new year of sorts - a new learning year, since so many courses start in the autumn.

I'd like to start something new this year (casual, not like a PhD!) but nothing has particularly caught my eye - are you starting a course, new or otherwise? Or have anything you'd recommend from previous years?

Why yes, I'm looking for inspiration!

#lifelonglearning
Brian Greenberg :verified:

An insightful MIT study sheds light on potential concerns regarding large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, and their impact on critical thinking. The research, which involved SAT essay writing, revealed that users of ChatGPT exhibited lower brain engagement and memory integration compared to those who used Google Search or no tools.

This study raises a crucial discussion point for educators and professionals alike: how can we leverage the power of AI to enhance learning without compromising essential cognitive skills? It’s imperative to explore balanced approaches to integrating technology into education and development.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the implications of this study. Let’s discuss how we can ensure that AI truly augments, rather than diminishes, our intellectual capabilities.

🧠 MIT study on ChatGPT’s impact
📉 Lower neural engagement observed
💡 Balancing AI and critical thinking
📚 Shaping the future of education
time.com/7295195/ai-chatgpt-go

Time · ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills, According to a New MIT StudyBy Andrew R. Chow
#AIinEducation#ChatGPT#LifelongLearning
Wulfy

The educator panic over AI is real, and rational.
I've been there myself. The difference is I moved past denial to a more pragmatic question: since AI regulation seems unlikely (with both camps refusing to engage), how do we actually work with these systems?

The "AI will kill critical thinking" crowd has a point, but they're missing context.
Critical reasoning wasn't exactly thriving before AI arrived: just look around. The real question isn't whether AI threatens thinking skills, but whether we can leverage it the same way we leverage other cognitive tools.

We don't hunt our own food or walk everywhere anymore.
We use supermarkets and cars. Most of us Google instead of visiting libraries. Each tool trade-off changed how we think and what skills matter. AI is the next step in this progression, if we're smart about it.

The key is learning to think with AI rather than being replaced by it.
That means understanding both its capabilities and our irreplaceable human advantages.

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#AI#Education#FutureOfEducation
Wulfy

AI isn't going anywhere. Time to get strategic:
Instead of mourning lost critical thinking skills, let's build on them through cognitive delegation—using AI as a thinking partner, not a replacement.

This isn't some Silicon Valley fantasy:
Three decades of cognitive research already mapped out how this works:

Cognitive Load Theory:
Our brains can only juggle so much at once. Let AI handle the grunt work while you focus on making meaningful connections.

Distributed Cognition:
Naval crews don't navigate with individual genius—they spread thinking across people, instruments, and procedures. AI becomes another crew member in your cognitive system.

Zone of Proximal Development
We learn best with expert guidance bridging what we can't quite do alone. AI can serve as that "more knowledgeable other" (though it's still early days).
The table below shows what this looks like in practice:

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Wulfy

Critical reasoning vs Cognitive Delegation

Old School Focus:

Building internal cognitive capabilities and managing cognitive load independently.

Cognitive Delegation Focus:

Orchestrating distributed cognitive systems while maintaining quality control over AI-augmented processes.

We can still go for a jog or go hunt our own deer, but for reaching the stars we, the Apes do what Apes do best: Use tools to build on our cognitive abilities. AI is a tool.

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teledyn 𓂀

Probably stating the obvious, but for the past 30 years at least, contributing (in any capacity) on opensource projects is an excellent way to network with a global pool of top-tier folks in all the related domains, and to test the limits of your craft, plus all the work you do can be openly shared with any prospective employer. So you aren't 'volunteering' as much as you're building your portfolio in grad school, but with no student fees 😁

#fedihire#lifelonglearning
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