Audio long read: How to stay smart in the age of AI — the science of critical thinking
Episode · Oct 19, 2026
Nature Podcast
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Podcast, All In the Mind
Hosted by Sana Qadar
Sana Qadar speaks with cognitive neuroscientist Reuben Rideaux and English professor Sophie Gee about how using AI may affect thinking, memory and creative work. They examine cognitive offloading, the potential contributions of AI tools, and which parts of intellectual activity benefit from continued human engagement.