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AI's impact on student curiosity and learning draws parallels to 1982 TRON quote

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A professor reflects on how AI tools are hindering student development, likening the situation to a quote from the 1982 film TRON where computers begin thinking and people stop. The professor notes that students are losing their ability to discover what is interesting and develop curiosity, suggesting that AI is causing a form of "brain rot" that may be irreversible. This is exemplified by students struggling with basic assignments that were previously manageable. AI

IMPACT AI tools may be hindering student development by reducing curiosity and critical thinking, potentially leading to irreversible cognitive decline.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece discussing the negative impact of AI on student learning and curiosity, referencing a quote from the movie TRON.

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AI's impact on student curiosity and learning draws parallels to 1982 TRON quote

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    1982 TRON prescience: “Won't that be grand? Computers and the programs will start thinking and the people will stop.” — Walter 2026 students: “How do you know a

    1982 TRON prescience: “Won't that be grand? Computers and the programs will start thinking and the people will stop.” — Walter 2026 students: “How do you know an assignment is AI proof? Because when it is, students cannot do it.” * https://www.reddit.com/r/Professors/comments/1vk…

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