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“Insecure people put others down to raise themselves up.”
— Habeeb Akande
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“Insecure people put others down to raise themselves up.”
— Habeeb Akande
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“Insecure people put others down to raise themselves up.”
— Habeeb Akande
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How can you say you’re doing this for the culture and community? Which culture and community are you talking about?
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ChatGPT’s Impact On Our Brains According to an MIT Study
“The group that wrote essays using ChatGPT all delivered extremely similar essays that lacked original thought, relying on the same expressions and ideas. Two English teachers who assessed the essays called them largely ‘soulless.’ The EEGs revealed low executive control and attentional engagement. And by their third essay, many of the writers simply gave the prompt to ChatGPT and had it do almost all of the work. ‘It was more like, just give me the essay, refine this sentence, edit it, and I’m done,’ Kosmyna says.”
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ChatGPT’s Opinion
Both the Time article and the Gizmodo piece raise valid and important concerns, but they also reflect a broader cultural anxiety about AI — what some might call a “techlash.” Here’s a balanced take on both:
🔍 What they get right:
- Critical thinking can erode with passive use
Both articles underscore a key truth: if you let AI do all the work, your brain gets lazy. This isn’t just speculation — it’s backed by cognitive science. Active learning is crucial for retention, deep thinking, and creativity. These studies highlight real risks, especially for students and developing minds. - The analogy to calculators and Google Maps is helpful
Just like calculators didn’t kill math (but overusing them for basic operations can harm number sense), AI isn’t inherently harmful — but it can displace the mental effort that’s necessary for learning. - Originality and creativity suffer
The studies found that ChatGPT-generated essays tended to be “soulless” and formulaic. That’s a real limitation of LLMs — they’re good at mimicking patterns, but not at truly original thought. Relying on them too heavily can flatten thinking. - There’s urgency around education policy
The MIT researcher’s concern about “GPT kindergarten” is not far-fetched. Schools and policymakers are already integrating AI tools into classrooms. These decisions need to be informed by solid research and precaution, especially when developing brains are involved.
🤔 What needs caution or nuance:
- Small sample sizes, pre-review papers
Especially in the MIT study, 54 participants is very limited. While EEG data is useful, it doesn’t capture the full picture of intelligence or learning. More peer-reviewed, large-scale studies are needed before drawing sweeping conclusions. - “AI makes you stupid” is too broad
The Gizmodo headline (“AI will make us morons”) is sensational. The reality is more nuanced: AI can dull your mind — but only if you use it passively or uncritically. It’s a tool. It can also enhance your thinking, if used wisely. - Not everyone uses AI the same way
Some people use ChatGPT as a brainstorming partner, a writing coach, or a way to better understand complex topics — all of which can be mentally engaging. Others use it to skip the thinking part. The outcome depends on the user’s intent and behavior. - Moral panic vs. thoughtful caution
There’s a fine line between raising the alarm and stoking fear. It’s important to investigate AI’s effects, but not assume that all AI use leads to “cognitive decline.”
🧠 Final thought:
These articles provide a valuable warning: don’t outsource your thinking. AI is powerful, but it’s only as good as the way you use it. If you’re aware of its limitations and make an effort to stay mentally active, AI can be a great tool — not a trap.
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“Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.”
— Abraham Lincoln
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“The care of human life and happiness… is the first and only legitimate object of good government.”
— Thomas Jefferson
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“All that jealousy and envy comin’ from my enemies.”
— Tupac Shakur
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What Happens In The Brain When We Dislike Somebody – Headspace
“In order to understand what happens in your body when you dislike someone, you can start by trying to understand fear. As Robert Sapolsky writes in “Why Your Brain Hates Other People,” when we see someone who even looks different from us, “there is preferential activation of the amygdala,” which means the brain region associated with fear and aggression flares up. This visceral, emotional reaction can spark a long-term pattern of dislike when it’s validated by action: if you perceive that someone has hurt you, your fear of them becomes rational. Our negative feelings toward someone get stronger as bad experiences with them pile up, and these negative thoughts trigger the fight-or-flight response in our bodies.”
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“Insecure people put others down to raise themselves up.”
— Habeeb Akande
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“Hatred has to be learned, Golden says: ‘We are all born with the capacity for aggression as well as compassion. Which tendencies we embrace requires mindful choice by individuals, families, communities and our culture in general. The key to overcoming hate is education: at home, in schools, and in the community.’ According to Dutchevici, facing the fear of being vulnerable and utterly human is what allows us to connect, to feel, and ultimately, to love. She suggests creating ‘cracks in the system.’ These cracks can be as simple as connecting to your neighbor, talking with a friend, starting a protest, or even going to therapy and connecting with an ‘Other.’ It is through these acts that one can understand hate and love.”
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“Insecure people put others down to raise themselves up.”
— Habeeb Akande
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“Insecure people put others down to raise themselves up.”
— Habeeb Akande