In this conversation, I discuss the pervasive influence of AI on daily life and its potential negative effects on cognitive abilities, creativity, and human relationships. Let's talk about the importance of maintaining critical thinking skills and the role of art in reflecting human experiences. The conversation also touches on the environmental impact of AI and the need for intentional use of technology to foster personal growth and empathy.Takeaways:AI is becoming ubiquitous in our daily lives.Over-reliance on AI can lead to cognitive decline.Creativity and problem-solving skills are at risk due to outsourcing thinking.Art is a vital reflection of the human experience.AI-generated content lacks the personal touch of human creativity.The environmental impact of AI is significant and concerning.Education and knowledge are essential for personal empowerment.Our brains are adaptable and can be trained to improve cognitive skills.Mindfulness and intentionality are crucial in using technology.Empathy is essential for healthy human relationships. Enjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening!Robots and the People Who Love Them: Holding on to Our Humanity in an Age of Social Robots by Eve Herold book mentioned: https://amzn.to/4jUl6gtMY NEW WEBSITE!! Shop merch, sign up for my newsletter, book a coffee chat, & more: http://stellaraeherself.comI edit using Riverside! https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=stella-holtshop my new glo up merch!! https://stellarae.myspreadshop.com/instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcastlisten to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-raetiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherselftwitter: http://twitter.com/stellaraegoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-raemy fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellaraemy current filming set up:camera: https://amzn.to/4cEQiLOmicrophone: https://amzn.to/3Z2A5gctripod: https://amzn.to/3AEmxgKring light: https://amzn.to/3XxZrShbox lights: https://amzn.to/4e1Q1Ubportable light for phone: https://amzn.to/3XxZspjjoin my patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, merch discounts, behind the scenes, & more! https://www.patreon.com/stellaraepodlisten on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id1255618182Chapters00:00 The Rise of AI and Its Impact on Cognitive Function02:53 The Role of AI in Creativity and Art06:06 AI and Human Relationships: A Double-Edged Sword08:56 Cultivating Critical Thinking in an AI World#StellaRaePodcast