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Will AI make humans lazier in thinking?

CNA • 2026-05-25T12:01:08Z • 1:34:00 • intermediate • Technology

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As technology advances, we often wonder if it makes us smarter or lazier. In this thought-provoking discussion, we explore whether AI is leading to a decline in human thinking skills.

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Q1. What historical technology is compared to AI in the video?

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Q2. According to the video, what has increased alongside the capabilities of computers?

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Q3. What is the speaker's opinion on the busyness of people today?

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Q4. How does the speaker describe the current generation of students?

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Q5. What does the speaker suggest about the effect of technology on memory?

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Vocabulary

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mastery

/ˈmæstəri/

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complete control or understanding of a subject or skill.

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Achieving mastery in a language requires years of practice and dedication.

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automated

/ˈɔːtəˌmeɪtɪd/

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operated by largely automatic equipment or processes.

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Many factories have automated their production lines to increase efficiency.

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ambitious

/æmˈbɪʃəs/

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having a strong desire for success or achievement.

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Her ambitious plans for the future include starting her own business.

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exposure

/ɪkˈspoʊʒər/

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the state of being exposed to something, especially to new experiences or information.

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Traveling abroad provided her with valuable exposure to different cultures.

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capability

/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

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the ability or power to do something.

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The new software enhances the capability of the system to process data faster.

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imbued

/ɪmˈbjuːd/

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inspired or permeated with a feeling or quality.

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The artist's work is imbued with a sense of nostalgia and longing.

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