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Over-reliance on tech erodes human skills, author warns

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The author argues that an over-reliance on technological solutions leads to a decline in essential human capacities such as sensing, navigation, memory, and decision-making. This reliance effectively retrains individuals to operate in ways that are counterproductive, as machines and algorithms take over cognitive and physical tasks. The piece suggests a critical examination of our relationship with technology is needed to preserve these fundamental human skills. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the cognitive and physical deskilling effects of technology, including AI, on human capabilities.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a named credible voice on the impact of technology.

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Over-reliance on tech erodes human skills, author warns

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

    "In surrendering to a quick technological fix, we are, moment by moment, doing less sensing, navigating, remembering, walking, choosing, and attending. Other ca

    "In surrendering to a quick technological fix, we are, moment by moment, doing less sensing, navigating, remembering, walking, choosing, and attending. Other capacities are being retrained by machines and algorithms to work against us." https:// aeon.co/essays/the-more-we-rel y-o…

    LINKS aeon.co/…/the-more-we-rely-on-tech-the-mo…

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