Adults Lose Skills to AI. Children Never Build Them.

Discussions of cognitive offloading often miss a critical distinction: What AI does to a 45-year-old's brain is categorically different from what it does to a 14-year-old's.

Psychology Today

@dyckron I'm a bit suspicious here and I'm not sure I'm going to trust this guy. I started reading and found it interesting, but then I found a typo. In looking for a way to contact him so he could fix the typo ("task" where he wanted "tasks") I found what might be a significant conflict of interest.

From the author's bio:

"Timothy Cook, M.Ed., is an Educational AI Developer and Founder of ConnectedClassroom.org who investigates the impact of AI on learning processes and cognitive development in educational settings. With over a decade of international teaching experience across four countries, Timothy brings a unique perspective on how algorithmic systems reshape student thinking patterns, reasoning abilities, and learning outcomes. His AI development work includes creating tools that enhance rather than replace critical thinking, allowing students to engage with technology as thoughtful creators rather than passive consumers. Timothy offers educators practical pathways to integrate AI meaningfully while preserving the essential human elements of learning."