574: How AI and Technology Are Making Us Dumber

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Feb 19, 2025

Curious about the impact of AI and technology on our lives? The discussion reveals how our reliance on digital tools may be diminishing our cognitive abilities, leading to 'digital dementia.' Listeners are encouraged to reflect on the potential loss of intuition and spiritual connection as we turn to artificial intelligence for quick answers. A 30-day challenge is proposed to help individuals strike a balance, reclaim focus, and nurture deeper reflection, ultimately aiming for a healthier relationship with technology.

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INSIGHT

Digital Dementia

Hal Elrod realized technology, like digital calendars and AI, hinders cognitive functions.
This over-reliance creates "digital dementia", reducing focus, deep thinking, and information retention.

INSIGHT

AI Replacing God?

Hal Elrod suggests technology might replace our relationship with God or intuition.
Instead of prayer or reflection, we seek quick answers from AI, impacting our spirituality.

ADVICE

Bathroom Break

Hal Elrod suggests leaving phones outside the bathroom to reduce dependency.
This small step helps break the unconscious addiction and allows for quiet reflection.

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Are you starting to wonder about how much AI and technology is helping us or harming us? Most of us have smartphones in our pockets and rely on digital tools for almost everything. But beyond that, are we replacing a higher intelligence or even our relationship with God with artificial intelligence? It’s a big topic, so let’s talk about it.

In today’s episode, I’m diving deep into a question that’s been on my mind lately: How are AI and technology fundamentally changing us? I’m not trying to ring alarm bells about the potential harms of technology. I want to help you build a healthier relationship with it—one that enhances your life instead of diminishing your mental and spiritual well-being.

We’ll explore how our increasing reliance on digital tools might weaken our cognitive abilities—our memory, critical thinking, and creativity. More importantly, I’ll share insights into how technology might shape our spirituality, subtly replacing our reliance on intuition, prayer, and deep reflection with quick, convenient answers from artificial intelligence.

P.S. I’m also encouraging everyone to take the 30-Day "Less Tech, More God" Challenge. This is a simple but powerful way to reclaim your focus, reconnect with yourself, and realign with what truly matters.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Why reliance on technology may be accelerating cognitive decline (aka "digital dementia")
How AI, digital calendars, and search engines weaken our memory and problem-solving abilities
The unexpected ways AI may be replacing our intuition and connection to God
Five practical steps to develop a healthier relationship with technology

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