When does using AI improve cognition?

In this episode we explore when AI can actually improve cognition, and when it risks doing the thinking for students.Building on Dr. Philippa Hardman’s work on cognitive offloading, we examine what separates productive AI use from simply handing cognitive work over to a machine. Topics covered:When AI use can improve cognitionThe difference between using AI as a collaborator and using it as a substitute for thinkingWhy AI should “critique, never complete”The debate over which tasks can safely be offloadedHow learner motivation changes the risks of cognitive offloadingPractical design principles for using AI without undermining the learning itselfSource:https://drphilippahardman.substack.com/p/how-to-design-around-cognitive-offloading