It’s a really good example. While Google Maps and Waze are invaluable tools, and I can’t imagine a world without them as I think back to the days of getting lost and frustrated with my maps, they can go too far.
I think of people’s tendency to plug everything into the GPS and what adventures might be missed or as you point out, people’s inability to navigate their own neighborhood.
Excellent article, but you forgot to mention the resources we have in our Lord and Master. The walk of faith is a wonderful bit of constant mental exercise in our daily walk. The sheer intelligence and wisdom of the Lord triggers deep self analysis and a conscious interaction with the Lord as He keeps everything in faith.
As I continue in my drive for fruit in my life, and an ever closer relationship with Jesus, my soul comes alive with joy as I am given the opportunity to see and experience the amazing plan of the Messiah. I've prayed many hundreds of times that the Lord would give me the blessing of being here to watch now as He brings the Church age to a close.
It's even better than I had hoped. After over fifty years in the Lord, I am continuing to be more impressed and delighted with the Lord of my life. I can hardly wait for the marriage supper of the Lamb—where we all come to know as we have been known.
BTW, I'm only using AI in Firefly to build pieces of graphics, at this point.
There's honestly an endless list of things I could mention to encourage the kind of daily exercise we need to keep our cognitive capacities sharp, but you hit on a big one.
As for your use of AI, it's always interesting talking to people about where and how it shows up in their lives. My observation is there isn't a universal formula for anyone. The key is being intentional and thoughtful about how and where you use it so you're not accidentally (or intentionally) handing off things you shouldn't. And, that's going to look different for everyone.
Here‘s hope: Our ability to think critically - even if we fail to practice for a while - can be re-established. Our brains can make new neural connections even at advanced ages. Ask your AI agent if choice about neuroplasticity 😎
The brain is a fascinating organ. I’m always amazed how we can forge new neural pathways, so, to your point, hope is not lost. It’s why it’s so important to nip it in the bud.
That said, we also know that we don’t create new brain cells. I’m really interested to see what the long-term effects are for some of this stuff.
If we’re not careful, will we end up causing irreversible harm at some point?
Totally aligned with your thinking!! I’ve been on this bandwagon for a while—technology is great but…don’t let your own cognitive powers disappear in the waters of AI!!! The trick is how to keep people at all levels motivated to learn and do the tough work of critical thinking. Keep up the great articles!!!
Your comments and warnings are similar to those when Google came out and more people just used Google for quick and dirty answers vs doing any real research. Google is a nice tool but you still have to read the results fully and make sure the results are coming from a credible source (speaking of critical thinking) and the result actually answers the question. How the question is asked is also critical. AI is just the newest tool that allows us to enjoy magic and pretend we have a good answer when we often don’t. We have to do the work and the thinking. If we don’t then as a nation we will continue down the rabbit hole of laziness.
Google maps and knowing one's way around the neighborhood.
One has significantly hurt the other.
It’s a really good example. While Google Maps and Waze are invaluable tools, and I can’t imagine a world without them as I think back to the days of getting lost and frustrated with my maps, they can go too far.
I think of people’s tendency to plug everything into the GPS and what adventures might be missed or as you point out, people’s inability to navigate their own neighborhood.
Excellent article, but you forgot to mention the resources we have in our Lord and Master. The walk of faith is a wonderful bit of constant mental exercise in our daily walk. The sheer intelligence and wisdom of the Lord triggers deep self analysis and a conscious interaction with the Lord as He keeps everything in faith.
As I continue in my drive for fruit in my life, and an ever closer relationship with Jesus, my soul comes alive with joy as I am given the opportunity to see and experience the amazing plan of the Messiah. I've prayed many hundreds of times that the Lord would give me the blessing of being here to watch now as He brings the Church age to a close.
It's even better than I had hoped. After over fifty years in the Lord, I am continuing to be more impressed and delighted with the Lord of my life. I can hardly wait for the marriage supper of the Lamb—where we all come to know as we have been known.
BTW, I'm only using AI in Firefly to build pieces of graphics, at this point.
There's honestly an endless list of things I could mention to encourage the kind of daily exercise we need to keep our cognitive capacities sharp, but you hit on a big one.
As for your use of AI, it's always interesting talking to people about where and how it shows up in their lives. My observation is there isn't a universal formula for anyone. The key is being intentional and thoughtful about how and where you use it so you're not accidentally (or intentionally) handing off things you shouldn't. And, that's going to look different for everyone.
I agree. Thanks for your response.
Unfortunately, most churches are currently full of Trumpers/fake Christians.
Here‘s hope: Our ability to think critically - even if we fail to practice for a while - can be re-established. Our brains can make new neural connections even at advanced ages. Ask your AI agent if choice about neuroplasticity 😎
The brain is a fascinating organ. I’m always amazed how we can forge new neural pathways, so, to your point, hope is not lost. It’s why it’s so important to nip it in the bud.
That said, we also know that we don’t create new brain cells. I’m really interested to see what the long-term effects are for some of this stuff.
If we’re not careful, will we end up causing irreversible harm at some point?
Totally aligned with your thinking!! I’ve been on this bandwagon for a while—technology is great but…don’t let your own cognitive powers disappear in the waters of AI!!! The trick is how to keep people at all levels motivated to learn and do the tough work of critical thinking. Keep up the great articles!!!
Your comments and warnings are similar to those when Google came out and more people just used Google for quick and dirty answers vs doing any real research. Google is a nice tool but you still have to read the results fully and make sure the results are coming from a credible source (speaking of critical thinking) and the result actually answers the question. How the question is asked is also critical. AI is just the newest tool that allows us to enjoy magic and pretend we have a good answer when we often don’t. We have to do the work and the thinking. If we don’t then as a nation we will continue down the rabbit hole of laziness.