ChatGPT generates literature review on LLM impact on thinking

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-07-04 23:54

Howard Rheingold used ChatGPT to generate a literature review on the topic of "cognitive hygiene" in relation to Large Language Model (LLM) usage. The review explores both the positive and negative effects of LLMs on independent, critical, collaborative, and creative thinking. Rheingold has made the resulting narrative review, which includes links to source documents, available as a downloadable PDF. AI

IMPACT Explores the potential impact of LLMs on human cognitive abilities and independent thought.

RANK_REASON User-generated content using an AI tool, not a primary release or significant industry event.

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ChatGPT generates literature review on LLM impact on thinking

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I prompted # chatGPT to create a literature review of the cognitive hygiene aspects of llm use: Create a literature review of research into "cognitive hygiene"

I prompted # chatGPT to create a literature review of the cognitive hygiene aspects of llm use: Create a literature review of research into "cognitive hygiene" -- the positive and negative impacts of using LLMs on the ability to think independently, critically, collaboratively, a…

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I prompted # chatGPT to create a literature review of the cognitive hygiene aspects of llm use: Create a literature review of research into "cognitive hygiene"

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