Reddit debate: people with lower cognitive abilities would benefit most from AI, yet reject it
arknightstranslate · reddit · 2026-11-07
A Reddit post argues that people with lower cognitive abilities stand to gain the most from AI, including for self-improvement — yet they are the ones most likely to hate and reject it. The author claims there is zero evidence that offloading thinking to AI makes you stupid, and argues AI instead lets people assimilate better ways of thinking. The post has sparked debate over AI use and cognition.
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