Our minds aren’t equipped to handle AI
Summary
The Verge essay argues that treating the mind as a simple computer is insufficient for understanding cognition, especially as AI becomes more integrated into culture and education. It advocates a shift from a purely computational model to a dynamic, feedback-control view of brain function, situating human cognition within an evolutionary and social context. The piece also critiques AI’s impact on learning, advocates cognitive immunization, and discusses policy responses in education.