Dharma Lab Episode 2: Your Brain on AI

Listen on Episode #2 on Youtube, Spotify, Apple:

Youtube
Spotify
Apple Podcasts

Episode 2 Chapter List:

0:00 Intro

0:32 Episode Overview by Cort

2:35 “This is Your Brain on AI” — and How the Media Spins the Negative

4:07 Historical Precedent: Handwriting vs. Typing

5:44 MIT Study: How Large Language Models Impact the Brain

15:06 Will Certain Skills Become Obsolete with AI?

17:38 The Role of Intention and Full Awareness

21:24 Unintended Consequences — Lessons from Buddhist Monks on Memory and Focus

24:04 Using AI to Prompt Reflection for Better Thinking

31:56 Final Thoughts: Stay in the Driver’s Seat with AI

Original “Your Brain on…” from 1980s

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