How human thinking changes in an AI-enabled world
08.18.2026 | Duration: 27:10
Keeping People’s Minds Growing podcast.
As AI becomes a bigger part of how we work, where is the line between productivity and dependency?
In this episode of Keep People's Minds Growing, Evan Meter sits down with Alex Elias to explore cognitive offloading, curiosity, innovation, and the future of human thinking in an AI-enabled world.
Together, they discuss what happens when technology takes over tasks once tied to learning and problem-solving, why writing still matters in the age of generative AI, and how leaders can use AI as a thought partner without outsourcing judgment. The conversation also explores the growing importance of curation, trust, and expertise in a world of information hyper-abundance.
What you'll hear:
- The difference between cognitive offloading and cognitive surrender
- Why curiosity may be an increasingly important leadership skill
- How AI can strengthen thinking rather than replace it
Listen to explore how individuals and organizations can balance the benefits of AI with the human capabilities that drive insight, creativity, and innovation.
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