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Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than ever—but is it making us better thinkers or more dependent? In this episode of Thinking 2 Think, Mike Aponte explores The AI Paradox: as AI tools become more powerful, the demand for human critical thinking is rising—yet our reliance on automation may be weakening our judgment.

Using the CLEAR Protocol, this episode breaks down:

•  What AI actually solves (and what it doesn’t) 
•  The hidden risks of automation bias and cognitive offloading 
•  Where human judgment remains irreplaceable 
•  How to use AI without outsourcing your thinking 

Grounded in research from Microsoft, OECD, NIST, and the World Economic Forum, this episode offers a practical framework for leaders, educators, and professionals navigating decision-making in the age of AI.

This is not anti-AI.
 This is pro-thinking.

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About the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think. 

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