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Welcome to “Prosthetic Gods,” the podcast where bioethicist James Hughes and philosopher Nir Eisikovits engage in spirited debates on the ethics and politics of emerging technologies. Hughes, a pro-technology transhumanist, and Eisikovits, with his Luddite stance, explore topics from brain-computer interfaces to artificial intelligence. Tune in and explore the promise and perils of technological advancements with us!
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Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Episode 16 - Cognitive Offloading
This week on Prosthetic Gods Nir and J discuss the problem, and opportunity, of “cognitive off-loading,” our tendency to forget knowledge and skills once we have reliable digital tools. Is it possible to educate ourselves and our students to use these tools in ways that enrich and extend their cognitive skills and productivity? Along the way, we discuss Ted Chiang’s short story “The Truth of Fact The Truth of Feeling,” which compares the transition to literacy to the adoption of 24/7 lifelogging.
Show Notes:
Nosta 2025. “Cognitive offloading with AI boosts performance but may hinder deeper learning”
Ted Chiang “The Truth of Fact The Truth of Feeling”
“Emboldened by Trump, A.I. Companies Lobby for Fewer Rules” NYT
Credits:
Hosted by James Hughes and Nir Eisikovits
Produced by Jake Burley
Music by Jake Burley
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