Critical Thinking
Coverage of Critical Thinking in the Nexus archive.
- 10 skills hiring managers say they can't find enough of
Hiring managers report a shortage of workers possessing certain essential skills. Employers expect to find gaps in 10 specific skills by 2026, including AI literacy, cybersecurity, skilled trades, and critical thinking.
- Forget work-life balance: Gen Z say their top priority is actually career growth, with 93% aspiring for the C-suite
Gen Z prioritizes career growth over work-life balance, with 93% aspiring to reach the C-suite. A KPMG survey of 900 interns highlights the need for human skills and AI literacy to advance, as Gen Z balances leveraging technology with avoiding overreliance on it.
- Candidate Q&A: State House District 17 – Misty Cluett
Misty Cluett, a candidate for State House District 17, emphasizes the importance of teaching critical thinking, problem solving, trades, technology, agriculture, and entrepreneurship to prepare the next generation for building innovative local businesses.
- Is AI making us dumber?
The article discusses concerns that generative AI may weaken mental persistence, creativity, and critical thinking, drawing parallels to past debates about the 'Google effect.' Researcher Nataliya Kosmyna highlights AI's potential to degrade cognitive skills more than previous technologies like calculators, citing studies showing declining performance in AI-assisted essay writing. The piece contrasts fears of cognitive decline with historical examples where technological advancements (e.g., calculators, the internet) caused gradual but not catastrophic changes.
- Jack Clark: AI itself can stem cognitive decline
Jack Clark, co-founder of Anthropic, suggests AI systems can help prevent cognitive decline by encouraging critical thinking. Anthropic's Claude chatbot asks clarifying questions to engage users, with future versions potentially requiring original ideas. However, users may resist increased friction in the experience.
- In the era of AI, schools want students to think critically. Experts say they need knowledge to do so.
Educators in New York City participated in a training session on fostering critical thinking in the age of AI, organized by the National Academy for AI Instruction. The article highlights debates about balancing abstract critical thinking skills with content knowledge in subjects like math and history, citing research that domain-specific knowledge is essential for effective critical thinking.
- AI chatbots could be making you stupider
A BBC article explores concerns that AI chatbots may be reducing critical thinking skills in users. The piece highlights debates around the cognitive impact of relying on AI for information and decision-making.
- Schools Never Taught Critical Thinking: AI Exposed the Lie
The article claims schools failed to teach critical thinking skills, which AI technology has revealed through its capabilities. It highlights a gap in traditional education systems.