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Is AI Making Us Dumber? (Part 2)

July 23, 2026 · 34 min

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AI can make us more efficient, but it can also change how we think, collaborate, and trust one another. As we continue to groove on AI, we dig into the concepts of cognitive surrender, creative convergence, trust erosion, and the new challenges facing managers as the race to adopt AI takes over corporate America. If you want to improve human connection and navigate AI's impact thoughtfully, take a listen to this episode. We have a few ideas that just may help.

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[0:00] Intro: What is cognitive surrender?

[4:15] How to use AI without giving up critical thinking

[9:33] Why teams become less innovative

[15:25] How AI quietly erodes workplace trust

[20:42] Why AI-generated communication feels disingenuous

[24:06] The growing strain on frontline managers

[30:39] Helping organizations build healthier AI practices

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The Impact of Generative AI on Critical Thinking

All episodes of Behavioral Grooves Podcast

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