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14. Thanks for sharing this highplainsdem. ...

Sun Mar 22, 2026, 02:45 PM

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The author would have done well to explain by definition and examples the meaning of cognitive offloading in the very first sentence.

AI is a tool. Just like a hammer isn't recommended for brain surgery, artificial intelligence (emphasizing artificial) is simply a tool.

Thank gawd, the brain is plastic, and by that, I don't mean made of hydrocarbons. However, with the amount of microplastic that we've unleashed into the environment, it may soon be.

That's another exacerbating concern for cognitive health and development. There is never one single thing to use as a scapegoat in any dilemma. The big picture, the gestalt view, is the best.

I'm happy to see this thoughtful reflection on our digital new world order. As with everything, there will be winners and losers. However, as usual, children often fall in the latter category.

Thanks again for sharing this, highplainsdem.

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You're welcome! After seeing that editorial from the U of Pennsylvania student paper yesterday, reading highplainsdem Sunday #46

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