Critical Thinking vs. Cognitive Debt

Azadeh and Guy explore groundbreaking 2025 research from Singapore on teaching students to use AI critically rather than blindly. The study reveals how brief interventions can dramatically improve creativity and reduce reliance on thoughtless AI. Then Guy shares a controversial prediction: could AI agents soon transform academic research, leaving fewer researchers to do more work? The hosts debate whether education and research will face the same disruption as coding. Essential listening for educators navigating AI integration, critical thinking instruction, and the future of knowledge work.