BERLIN / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – In his new book, Henning Beck sheds light on how the Internet and artificial intelligence influence our thought processes and what strategies we can develop to improve our cognitive abilities. The neuroscientist offers a collection of approaches to help us better navigate a world characterized by sensory overload.
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In a time in which the Internet and artificial intelligence are omnipresent, the question arises as to how these technologies influence our thinking. Henning Beck, a renowned neuroscientist, explores this question in his book ‘Better Thinking’. He argues that the constant availability of information not only impairs our attention but also increases our cognitive weaknesses. Beck shows that repeating misinformation and constantly seeking rewards makes us better consumers, but not necessarily happier people.
In his work, Beck offers a kind of ‘collection of recipes’ for thinking. He suggests that we can strengthen our cognitive abilities through targeted strategies. This includes learning to focus our attention and integrating positive distractions into our thinking. Instead of aimlessly scrolling on our smartphone, we should ask ourselves questions to take back control of our thinking. These approaches are based on scientific studies showing that taking a break from mobile internet can significantly improve cognitive abilities.
Another aspect that Beck highlights is the overestimation of our cognitive abilities. We often tend to overestimate our thought processes and ignore the irrational aspects of our thinking. Beck explains that many of our thought processes occur unconsciously and we have little control over them. He illustrates this using examples from business and sport, while also incorporating his own passion for racing cycling.
Although Beck’s book offers many useful approaches, a socially critical perspective is sometimes missing. The emphasis on individual optimization may neglect the social dimension of thinking. Nevertheless, Beck emphasizes that creative and critical thinking, based on questioning and contradiction, is the supreme discipline of the human mind. This ability needs to be promoted in order to differentiate itself from artificial intelligence.
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