AI Is Frying Your Brain

Glad you made this video, I think most of the community feels exactly like this.

They’re describing addiction. This is a study in addiction.

"This is your brain. This is your brain on AI." (tap, tap, crack)(sizzle) "Any questions?"

Matt, this video really resonated with me. I’m not a developer or an AI YouTuber, just someone who hoped AI might compensate for my own limitations. I struggle with procrastination, slow thinking, and a weak memory. When AI tools appeared, I honestly believed they might help me manage projects I couldn’t handle alone. Instead I often ended up more overwhelmed, juggling too many tools and decisions, exactly like you described. The research you cited matches what cognitive science calls “cognitive offloading.” Humans naturally outsource mental tasks to tools, but if we outsource too much, the underlying skill weakens because the brain stops practicing it. That doesn’t mean the technology is bad, but it means the way we use it matters. What helped me a bit was following the same principle you mentioned. Think first, then use AI as a tool rather than a replacement (which is what I did with this comment). The studies you referenced suggest the people who benefit most are the ones who keep the thinking part human and let AI assist only afterward. So thanks for making this video. It’s refreshing to hear someone in the AI space talk honestly about the downsides instead of just repeating the hype. 🙏🏼😎

Without health, what's the point of Ai

My brain was already fried. Always difficult to think and organize my thoughts, to put my thoughts down to paper. AI has changed my life. I’m now able to function like a normal person.

can confirm my ability to sit with boredom is completely gone. if that’s not brain rot i don’t know what is

100% agree with the fact that i am more tired because i am producing more and need to think about the deeper problems, the more complex problems more. Getting menial work out of the way sounds good before you understand that it doesn't mean you do less work, you just do less easy work :)

I’m had to walk away for a year. It burned me out

19:45 I love pen&paper, I always take a notebook with me everywhere I go.