Cognitive Offloading: Outsourcing Thinking

Cognitive offloading happens when we use external tools to reduce the mental effort required for a task. From calendars and calculators to search engines and generative AI, humans have always extended cognition beyond the brain. The challenge isn't offloading itself. It's knowing when offloading supports thinking and when it begins to replace it. Introduction The … Continue reading Cognitive Offloading: Outsourcing Thinking