EPISODE · Jun 7, 2026 · 5 MIN
From Homo Sapiens to Homo Agenticus
In this episode, it’s about the AI paradox: why strategically outsourcing routine work to AI does not automatically make us more superficial, but—at best—can help us reflect better. You’ll learn: - why the debate about “lazy-thinking students” misses the point - what Wang and Zhang found in their study with 912 students - why cognitive offloading does not automatically mean less thinking - why efficiency and critical review do not contradict each other - what we mean by the term Homo Agenticus Sources and mentions: - Wang & Zhang (2026): - More about Leaders of AI: - Newsletter:
What this episode covers
In this episode, it’s about the AI paradox: why strategically outsourcing routine work to AI does not automatically make us more superficial, but—at best—can help us reflect better. You’ll learn: - why the debate about “lazy-thinking students” misses the point - what Wang and Zhang found in their study with 912 students - why cognitive offloading does not automatically mean less thinking - why efficiency and critical review do not contradict each other - what we mean by the term Homo Agenticus Sources and mentions: - Wang & Zhang (2026): - More about Leaders of AI: - Newsletter:
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From Homo Sapiens to Homo Agenticus
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