Radio Fitness Revolucionario Demencia Digital: La Epidemia Silenciosa
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Dec 1, 2025 The discussion dives into how artificial intelligence and technology may be leading to cognitive decline. A massive study reveals alarming trends, particularly showing young adults are suffering the most. Attention fragmentation is linked to social media design, while reliance on GPS promotes digital amnesia. There's a warning about 'cognitive sedentarism' from outsourcing tasks to AI. Practical steps for improving focus and embracing boredom are also shared, emphasizing that intentional tech use can counteract these harms.
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Young Adults Losing Cognitive Ground
- Recent US data show a marked rise in serious cognitive disability, especially in young adults aged 18–39.
- The speaker links this trend to attention fragmentation from social media, short videos and design-driven distraction.
Technology Reshapes Attention And Brain Use
- Attention-hijacking architecture (algorithms, short emotional clips) reshapes brain function toward brief, intense stimuli.
- Delegating cognitive tasks to AI and tech reduces brain activation for complex tasks, mirroring 'cognitive sedentarism.'
Cognitive Atrophy Mirrors Physical Sedentarism
- Cognitive decline parallels physical atrophy from sedentary jobs: fewer mental challenges produce neural weakening.
- Tests that rose through the 20th century now show stagnation or decline, signaling environmental cognitive change.