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Author reflects on internet's cognitive impact, drawing parallels to AI

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The author reflects on the profound impact of the internet on cognitive abilities, drawing parallels between early web experiences and current discussions around AI. Having lived through the pre-web era and witnessed the internet's evolution since 1996, they offer a personal perspective on its benefits and drawbacks. This reflection aims to contextualize the current anxieties surrounding AI by examining historical technological shifts. AI

IMPACT Offers a historical perspective on technological change to contextualize current AI anxieties.

RANK_REASON The item is a personal reflection on the impact of the internet and AI, framed as an opinion piece.

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Author reflects on internet's cognitive impact, drawing parallels to AI

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I've just turned 56, which means I remember life before the Web. My first go was in 1996 on a college computer, searching with Yahoo because Google didn't exist

    I've just turned 56, which means I remember life before the Web. My first go was in 1996 on a college computer, searching with Yahoo because Google didn't exist yet. New post: a personal look at how the Internet has impacted our mental capabilities. What it gave me, what it cost …

    LINKS ctnet.co.uk/internet-cognitive-ability

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