Here is what the page “Professor Eric So Warns of AI’s Cognitive Impact: How Technology Is Reshaping Human Thinki” contains. In his groundbreaking new book, Professor Eric So, a leading cognitive scientist at the University of California, Berkeley, sounds the alarm on the growing 'collision' between artificial intelligence and human cognition. Drawing on years of neuroscience research and real-world case studies, So examines how daily reliance on AI tools—from generative language models to predictive algorithms—is reshaping memory, attention spans, and critical thinking across generations. He highlights that over 68% of college students now use AI for writing assignments, raising concerns about diminished analytical skills and original thought.
The implications extend beyond education, affecting decision-making in healthcare, finance, and governance, where algorithmic influence is increasingly unexamined. So emphasizes that this isn’t just about technology—it’s about identity. As AI takes over tasks once requiring deep mental engagement, he argues, we risk losing what makes us uniquely human: curiosity, introspection, and the ability to wrestle with complexity. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.