AI & the Brain
What does AI stand for?
Artifical Intelligence
What does Kosslyn say is the best way to learn- listening or doing?
learning by doing (active learning)
What does cognitive load mean?
How much information your brain can handle at one time.
What is the transfer problem?
Who was the guest on the podcast?
Stephen Kosslyn
What does Stephen Kosslyn call AI when it helps people think better?
A "cognitive amplifier"
What theory says we build knowledge like stacking Lego blocks
constructivism
True or false: Your brain can remember unlimited information.
false
Give a real life example of transfer
Using math from school to bake cookies
What is Kosslyn's main idea about AI and learning?
AI can transform learning by helping us think, not just remember
True or false: AI can completely replace teachers?
false
Give one example of "learning by doing"
Learning to ride a bike, cooking, practicing a speech
You forget things or can't focus
How can AI help you practice for the transfer problem
It provides various examples and challenges in multiple contexts.
What does Kosslyn say about motivation and AI?
AI should help people stay curious, not just make learning easier
How can AI help your brain focus during learning
It can take care of small or boring tasks, so you can focus on bigger ideas
How can AI help reduce "cognitive load"
It can organize notes, summarize ideas, or handle easy tasks so you can think clearly
What kind of learning happens when you use knowledge to solve new problems?
far transfer
Why does Kosslyn think the humanities (like writing or philosophy) still matter?
Because they teach creativity, judgement, and human understanding
Why is it important for humans to work with AI instead of letting it do everything?
Because our brains grow stronger when we practice thinking and problem-solving ourselves.
How can AI make "learning by doing" easier?
By giving feedback, practice problems, and challenges so you can try, fail, and improve
Whats one danger of letting AI handle everything for you?
Your brain wont practice thinking and you can get lazy
What does Kosslyn say schools and companies should focus on when using AI?
Teaching people how to use knowledge, not just memorize facts.
What is one question Kosslyn asks us to think about in the future?
How can we design learning so AI helps us grow without taking over?