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US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Never mind leading the free world, if Donald Trump were your ageing father, when would you take away his car keys?

Donald Trump claims superior cognitive skills despite public concerns about his mental sharpness and decision-making abilities.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
11 months ago

Studies show AI can dull your thinking skills. Here's how it can also sharpen them

There's a risk of losing critical thinking skills with excessive AI use, but it might also enhance cognitive capabilities by freeing up mental resources.
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Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

Nvidia's Jensen Huang says 'We've achieved AGI.' But no one can agree on what AGI means. | Fortune

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang claims AGI has been achieved, though definitions of AGI vary widely among researchers.
#generative-ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

The one skill that separates people who get smarter with AI from everyone else | Fortune

Fluent AI users enhance their thinking through metacognition, using AI as a supportive tool rather than seeking direct answers.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

The one skill that separates people who get smarter with AI from everyone else | Fortune

Fluent AI users enhance their thinking through metacognition, using AI as a supportive tool rather than seeking direct answers.
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Philosophy
fromErikjohannes
1 month ago

Outsourcing thinking

Outsourcing thinking to AI reallocates cognitive effort rather than eliminating it, enabling humans to focus on new tasks and skills.
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Video games
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Does playing video games make you sharper at work?

Playing video games develops transferable real-world skills—problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability, and critical thinking—while aiding stress relief, cognition, and career development.
Video games
fromEngadget
5 months ago

The ESA's Power of Play report paints a portrait of the the world's gamers

Adults averaging 41 years old, nearly evenly split by gender, play video games weekly and report mental, emotional, social, creative, and cognitive benefits.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

Thanks for Nothing: The Twisted Art of Sarcasm

Sarcasm is a complex social signaling mechanism that relies on tone, context, and delivery, affecting relationships positively or negatively.
Education
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Want to get smarter? Neuroscience says 5 simple steps significantly boost memory, learning, and cognition

Saying words out loud and replaying information enhances learning and memory retention.
fromEntrepreneur
8 months ago

When Tech Helps - It Hurts. Here's How to Take Back Productivity and Culture | Entrepreneur

We're so 'connected' that we've become fragmented. We're so efficient we've forgotten how to think critically. We rely so much on technology that our cognitive skills are in decline.
Productivity
Education
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago

Brain training for school kids: A boost for learning? DW 07/14/2025

Children's learning outcomes have been significantly impacted by educational disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic, especially among those from poorer socioeconomic backgrounds.
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

Mental Fitness Is the New Leadership Muscle

Developing mental fitness enables elite leaders to sharpen focus, remain grounded under pressure, and make confident decisions in high-stakes environments, enhancing organizational stability.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

We Come by Hoarding Naturally

Long before our population began stockpiling an almost unimaginable array of items, animals evolved similar behaviors, though possibly for different reasons.
Science
Digital life
fromtime.com
9 months ago

Is Using ChatGPT to Write Your Essay Bad for Your Brain? New MIT Study Explained.

ChatGPT usage is linked to declines in critical thinking and brain engagement.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
10 months ago

The Mental Upside of Online Gambling: Memory, Focus, and Fast Thinking Explained

Online gambling can serve as a mental stimulant by improving memory, focus, and rapid decision-making under specific conditions.
Digital life
fromSocial Media Explorer
10 months ago

Sam Sammane on Digital Amnesia and the Decline of Human Memory - Social Media Explorer

Digital amnesia is diminishing our memory and presence as technology automates tasks that once required active recall.
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

Wired for Success: Your Brain's Executive Functioning

Entrepreneurs may be born, but they can also be assembled with the right cognitive toolkit.
Startup companies
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

AI Short-Circuits Learning-the Ancient Fix We Need

University students engage in fierce intellectual combat, not with each other but with their laptops, crafting the perfect prompt to make AI write their essays.
Artificial intelligence
Mental health
fromFuturism
11 months ago

Test Shows Junk Food's Alarming Impact on Human Cognition

High-fat, high-sugar diets are linked to lower cognitive skills, particularly in spatial navigation and memory.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 months ago

Brooks: Producing something this stupid is the achievement of a lifetime

Thirty percent of Americans read at a level that you would expect from a 10-year-old child, indicating an alarming trend in literacy and reasoning capabilities.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
11 months ago

How Processing Speed Makes a Good Quarterback Great

NFL quarterbacks are not just defined by their physical prowess but by their cognitive skills. Fast processing speed and decision-making are crucial for on-field success.
Mental health
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