From Patience To Impatience: How A.I. Is Reshaping Young Minds And What To Do About It

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy discusses the generational differences in patience and the impact of artificial intelligence on adolescent brain development. She highlights how older generations have a default of patience, having been raised in an era where waiting was the norm, while younger generations often expect instant gratification. Dr. Kathy dives into concerns surrounding the adolescent brain, particularly the development of the prefrontal cortex during these formative years, and how AI may be influencing this process. She raises critical questions about the potential for AI to serve as a "prosthetic for thinking," possibly...