Technologies like AI, automation, and easy online answers definitely make our lives simpler - but they also affect how our brains work, and not always in a good way. Recent research shows that regularly relying on tools such as ChatGPT or quick online searches can weaken memory, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Scientists call this "cognitive offloading" - when we let technology think for us, rather than using our own brains.

In this session, we'll look at exactly how AI and easy digital access affect your thinking, learning, and memory. You'll learn why always getting instant answers reduces your ability to remember things and think deeply about problems. We'll also discuss familiar examples like the "Google Effect," where relying on search engines makes it harder to retain information, and how AI chatbots can make this worse.

You'll come away with simple, practical ways to strengthen your thinking skills again. We'll talk about how to improve memory, sharpen critical thinking, and build mental strength so you can stay smart and alert - even when technology seems to do all the thinking for you.