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Test Shows Junk Food's Alarming Impact on Human Cognition

High-fat, high-sugar diets are linked to lower cognitive skills, particularly in spatial navigation and memory.

Artificial intelligence

Studies show AI can dull your thinking skills. Here's how it can also sharpen them

There's a risk of losing critical thinking skills with excessive AI use, but it might also enhance cognitive capabilities by freeing up mental resources.

fromMedium

4 days ago

Artificial intelligence

Wrestling with skill atrophy in the age of generated thought

Relying on AI tools can lead to atrophy of critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

fromPsychology Today

7 months ago

Artificial intelligence

Is AI Really a Threat to Higher Education?

AI should not replace critical thinking skills, especially in education, as students who cheat ultimately hinder their own potential for development.

Artificial intelligence

fromFast Company

17 hours ago

Studies show AI can dull your thinking skills. Here's how it can also sharpen them

There's a risk of losing critical thinking skills with excessive AI use, but it might also enhance cognitive capabilities by freeing up mental resources.

Artificial intelligence

fromMedium

4 days ago

Wrestling with skill atrophy in the age of generated thought

Relying on AI tools can lead to atrophy of critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Artificial intelligence

fromPsychology Today

7 months ago

Is AI Really a Threat to Higher Education?

AI should not replace critical thinking skills, especially in education, as students who cheat ultimately hinder their own potential for development.

Unlocking the Secrets of Your Cognitive Toolbox

Cognitive skills enhance critical thinking and decision-making capabilities.

Decision-making is influenced by heuristics and is susceptible to biases.

Willingham and Riener outline reasoning types vital for cognitive processing.

fromPsychology Today

2 days ago

Mental health

Memory Training for Modern Minds

Memory enhancement is critical for decision-making, yet often overlooked in professional training practices.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

4 weeks ago

Unlocking the Secrets of Your Cognitive Toolbox

Cognitive skills enhance critical thinking and decision-making capabilities.

Decision-making is influenced by heuristics and is susceptible to biases.

Willingham and Riener outline reasoning types vital for cognitive processing.

fromPsychology Today

2 days ago

Mental health

Memory Training for Modern Minds

Memory enhancement is critical for decision-making, yet often overlooked in professional training practices.

more#decision-making

#education

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 weeks ago

US politics

Brooks: Producing something this stupid is the achievement of a lifetime

The decline in literacy skills among Americans, especially the youth, is alarming and impacts reasoning capabilities.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

4 months ago

East Bay (California)

Word Game: Dec. 6, 2024

Gynecoid refers to typical characteristics of human females, showcasing the interplay of language and cognition in word games.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 weeks ago

US politics

Brooks: Producing something this stupid is the achievement of a lifetime

The decline in literacy skills among Americans, especially the youth, is alarming and impacts reasoning capabilities.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

4 months ago

East Bay (California)

Word Game: Dec. 6, 2024

Gynecoid refers to typical characteristics of human females, showcasing the interplay of language and cognition in word games.

more#education

fromPsychology Today

2 weeks ago

Mental health

How Processing Speed Makes a Good Quarterback Great

Successful NFL quarterbacks require fast processing speed beyond just physical abilities.

Great quarterbacks demonstrate the importance of cognitive skills for on-field decision-making.

fromwww.npr.org

2 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

A crow's math skills include geometry

Crows have demonstrated the ability to discern geometric regularity, challenging the notion that this capacity is unique to humans.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

4 weeks ago

Can Martial Arts Help Kids on the Autism Spectrum?

Physical activity significantly benefits childhood development, especially for kids on the autism spectrum.

Tailored physical activity, including martial arts, helps improve social, behavioral, and motor skills in children.

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

UK news

Magnus Carlsen makes cameo in BBC Two's Chess Masters as drop in viewers slows

Visual memory is key in chess, influencing a player's performance and capabilities.

Humor

fromBustle

1 month ago

80 Brain Teasers That You'll Have So Much Fun Quizzing Your Family On

Brain teasers provide fun mental challenges that boost creativity and problem-solving skills for people of all ages.

Data science

fromITPro

2 months ago

Microsoft says AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT are affecting critical thinking at work - staff using the technology encounter 'long-term reliance and diminished independent problem-solving'

Generative AI may improve efficiency at work but risks diminishing critical thinking skills over time.

#problem-solving

Artificial intelligence

fromTechCrunch

2 months ago

These researchers used NPR Sunday Puzzle questions to benchmark AI 'reasoning' models | TechCrunch

The Sunday Puzzle offers valuable insights into AI's problem-solving capabilities, challenging conventional benchmarking methods.

New AI benchmarks can redefine how we assess reasoning and insight in artificial intelligence.

fromMail Online

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Only 2% of people can solve this matchstick equation in 10 seconds

Creative problem-solving can lead to unexpected solutions, as shown in the matchstick equation challenge.

Artificial intelligence

fromTechCrunch

2 months ago

These researchers used NPR Sunday Puzzle questions to benchmark AI 'reasoning' models | TechCrunch

The Sunday Puzzle offers valuable insights into AI's problem-solving capabilities, challenging conventional benchmarking methods.

New AI benchmarks can redefine how we assess reasoning and insight in artificial intelligence.

fromMail Online

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Only 2% of people can solve this matchstick equation in 10 seconds

Creative problem-solving can lead to unexpected solutions, as shown in the matchstick equation challenge.

Playing Video Games: Positive and Negative Mental Effects

Video gaming harbors both positive and negative psychological effects, enhancing cognitive skills while also presenting potential risks to mental health.

fromHackernoon

8 months ago

Miscellaneous

You Don't Need Limitless' NZT to Achieve Superhuman Mental Abilities | HackerNoon

Success is achievable through cognitive development and mindset transformation, akin to the fictional NZT-48 pill.

A structured approach to personal development can yield measurable and sustainable results.

Digital life

fromwww.theguardian.com

5 months ago

Devious humour and painful puns: will the cryptic crossword remain the last thing AI can't conquer?

AI Ross participated in a crossword competition but couldn't outperform human solvers, emphasizing human cognitive advantages in puzzle-solving.

fromuxplanet.org

6 months ago

Web design

5 Design Games to Sharpen Your Skills

Five design games can enhance creative and cognitive skills for designers.

fromwww.npr.org

6 months ago

Games

Sunday Puzzle: The 'Pits' puzzle

Engaging word puzzle requires participants to identify two-word phrases with specific starting letters.

fromPsychology Today

6 months ago

Wellness

Brain Tricks and Tips for Improving Your Memory

Memory is influenced by motivation and attention, with neurons forming patterns based on how we engage with our thoughts.

Neuroplasticity allows for improved memory through intentional training and good brain habits like meditation and exercise.

OMG science

fromWashington Post

8 months ago

The Marshmallow Test and other predictors of success have bias built in, researchers say

The assumptions around measuring executive function in children may overlook cultural influences on behavior and cognitive skills.

fromKotaku

8 months ago

NYC food

NYT Connections Hints: Tuesday, August 13

The NYT Connections game enhances cognitive engagement through themed word groups and varied challenges.

fromwww.dw.com

9 months ago

Health

Being a 'night owl' might make your brain sharper DW 07/11/2024

Chronotype impacts cognitive skills. Night owls outperform morning larks. Adequate sleep boosts brain function. Chronotype can shift over lifetime.

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#cognitive-skills#cognitive-skills

Test Shows Junk Food's Alarming Impact on Human Cognition

Studies show AI can dull your thinking skills. Here's how it can also sharpen them

Wrestling with skill atrophy in the age of generated thought

Is AI Really a Threat to Higher Education?

Studies show AI can dull your thinking skills. Here's how it can also sharpen them

Wrestling with skill atrophy in the age of generated thought

Is AI Really a Threat to Higher Education?

Unlocking the Secrets of Your Cognitive Toolbox

Memory Training for Modern Minds

Unlocking the Secrets of Your Cognitive Toolbox

Memory Training for Modern Minds

Brooks: Producing something this stupid is the achievement of a lifetime

Word Game: Dec. 6, 2024

Brooks: Producing something this stupid is the achievement of a lifetime

Word Game: Dec. 6, 2024

How Processing Speed Makes a Good Quarterback Great

A crow's math skills include geometry

Can Martial Arts Help Kids on the Autism Spectrum?

Magnus Carlsen makes cameo in BBC Two's Chess Masters as drop in viewers slows

80 Brain Teasers That You'll Have So Much Fun Quizzing Your Family On

Microsoft says AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT are affecting critical thinking at work - staff using the technology encounter 'long-term reliance and diminished independent problem-solving'

These researchers used NPR Sunday Puzzle questions to benchmark AI 'reasoning' models | TechCrunch

Only 2% of people can solve this matchstick equation in 10 seconds

These researchers used NPR Sunday Puzzle questions to benchmark AI 'reasoning' models | TechCrunch

Only 2% of people can solve this matchstick equation in 10 seconds

Playing Video Games: Positive and Negative Mental Effects

You Don't Need Limitless' NZT to Achieve Superhuman Mental Abilities | HackerNoon

Devious humour and painful puns: will the cryptic crossword remain the last thing AI can't conquer?

5 Design Games to Sharpen Your Skills

Sunday Puzzle: The 'Pits' puzzle

Brain Tricks and Tips for Improving Your Memory

The Marshmallow Test and other predictors of success have bias built in, researchers say

NYT Connections Hints: Tuesday, August 13

Being a 'night owl' might make your brain sharper DW 07/11/2024

#cognitive-skills
#cognitive-skills