AI isn't getting smarter, you're just getting dummer - Episode 146

DESCRIPTION The "Brain Rot" phenomenon isn't just about bad content; it’s a symptom of a much more expensive problem: the erosion of human authorship. In this episode, we explore why the term "supposed deterioration" misses the mark on the very real physical and mental toll of drifting through endless feeds. We dive into the "Moment Between Drift and Choice" and discuss how tools like AI aren't the villains, but magnifiers of our own presence—or absence. Discover why the art of the question is disappearing and how to practice "Staying Awake" in a world designed to put your mind on autopilot. Whether you’re an AI power user or a parent watching the "attention lag" in your children, this reflection offers a roadmap back to your own mind. We’ll cover the difference between delegating tasks and disappearing from your own creative process. #BrainRot #DigitalWellness #AIEthics #Mindfulness #HumanAuthorship   Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick ► Substack: / drjcdoornick ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com   0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Brainwashing 6:01 - Inspiration for the conversation - My Kids and their future 9:46 - Brain Rot 15:01 - Attention Lag 18:01 - The Real Problem isn’t the scroll its the drift. 19:28 - Digital Mindfulness 21:30 - AI as the Creator vs. Assistant / Collaborator 24:01 - Cognitive Friction 25:44 - Emotional Fitness 26:50 - Intentional Boredom Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.