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AI Is Making Us All Dumber
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- Prof G Markets
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- May 12, 2026
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- 2064
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Summary
Ed Elson brings on Cal Newport and Derek Thompson to explore how AI is reshaping the way we think and learn to the downside. They dig into how its impact on human intelligence could fundamentally change the economy, the risks that concern them most, and how individuals can ensure they don’t fall behind. Cal Newport is a Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University and New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including Slow Productivity and Deep Work. Derek Thompson is the Host of the Plain English Podcast, and author of Abundance. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices