Why Critical Thinking Should Be Part of Your Wellness Practice
https://www.insidehook.com/mental-health/critical-thinking-ai
AI tools are getting better at giving quick answers, but there’s a cost when we stop doing the thinking ourselves. This article looks at new research from MIT showing that people who relied heavily on AI for writing tasks showed lower brain activity, weaker engagement and less ownership over their work. Meanwhile, participants who used search engines or their own reasoning stayed more connected to the process and produced work that felt more human.
The piece argues that critical thinking should be treated like exercise for the mind: something you practise regularly to stay sharp, creative and confident in your decisions. It doesn’t call for rejecting AI altogether, but for using it carefully instead of handing over your judgment. From questioning your own biases to learning new skills and sitting with difficult problems, the article makes the case that thinking deeply is still one of the most valuable habits we have — especially now.
