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“We became an intelligent species by solving problems, and now that we are entering a technological era where we no longer need to solve problems on our own, leaving the key physiological functions of running the body, eventually the brain itself will become a vestigial organ, like the appendix. As…” quote by Abhijit Naskar
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““We became an intelligent species by solving problems, and now that we are entering a technological era where we no longer need to solve problems on our own, leaving the key physiological functions of running the body, eventually the brain itself will become a vestigial organ, like the appendix. As we no longer need to think and act on our own, the cortex will begin to shrink, quite like unused muscle, and eventually, once again after millions of years, the primeval lizard brain, i.e. the limbic brain will gain full control of the new human animal. The rise of AI will be the end of "I". But there is also another side to the picture. It's that, we cannot achieve much more, as a species, than what we already have, without the application of AI. So, the question is not whether AI is good for us - the real question is, are we mature enough to use AI for good.””

Abhijit Naskar

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Source Speech: Interview on AI and humanity, 2023

Human cognition may atrophy as AI handles problem solving, risking loss of self‑identity unless we mature responsibly.

In simple terms: AI could make us less thinking, so we must use it wisely.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate ethical AI use.

Themes

technology human nature ethics future identity

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

philosophical warning

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • education
  • personal development
  • technology design

Key Concepts

cognitive offloading evolutionary biology AI governance neuroplasticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we keep our minds active in an AI‑rich world?
  • What safeguards ensure AI serves humanity?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on AI could erode critical thinking skills.

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