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The Collision: What AI Does to Us

by Eric C. So

AI as a tool—and a test of human thought

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AI as a tool—and a test of human thought

Eric C. So examines how artificial intelligence is changing the way people think and work, drawing on research and examples from workers across industries. The book frames AI use as a choice between strengthening human thinking and outsourcing it, then offers practical guidance for keeping people actively engaged: value the effort of thinking, maintain a sense of self beyond AI, put newly freed-up mental capacity to use, and treat AI as a trainer rather than a substitute. Its central question is how to benefit from AI’s capabilities without allowing independent thought to diminish.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Professionals weighing how AI fits into their work.
  • Parents and others seeking context on AI’s effects on thinking.
  • Readers interested in practical guidance for using AI while staying mentally engaged.

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Artificial intelligence and human cognitionIndependent thinkingAI in the workplaceResponsible use of technology

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Book overview

AI promises effortless solutions and endless capacity. But the collision of human intelligence and machine intelligence has also started to create two diverging groups: those who use AI to think better and those who use AI instead of thinking. What if the accessibility of a tool this fast, creative, and smart is eroding our ability to think for ourselves?

Through lucid storytelling and cutting-edge research, including his own widely discussed work and examples from workers across industries who are struggling and succeeding with AI, MIT professor Eric C. So reveals the science behind the way AI is reshaping our brains--and offers practical guidance for wielding these powerful tools without letting our minds atrophy: Value the struggle of human effort. Know who you are without AI. Reinvest the cognitive surplus AI creates. Treat AI as a cognitive trainer, not a replacement.

Rich with takeaways for professionals, parents, and everyone trying to understand AI's perils and promise, The Collision is an essential guide for using AI without losing yourself.

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