AI must avoid imitating human cognition and instead leverage its strengths—scale, reversibility, and hyperdimensionality—to produce cognitive depth via human–machine parallax.
Human and AI cognition follow distinct architectures that briefly intersect in a fleeting 'Cognitive Corridor' that can illuminate human thought but does not merge minds.
Is AI Making Us Stupider? This Study Certainly Thinks So
Relying on AI for cognitive tasks reduces active critical thinking and undermines long-term skill acquisition, shown by decreased brain engagement during assignments.