When children instinctively turn to generative AI before attempting a problem on their own, they are participating in a phenomenon known as cognitive offloading. Education experts warn that this habit of outsourcing mental effort can have a detrimental impact on a child's long-term intellectual independence. By bypassing the initial struggle of a task, students may be inadvertently eroding their capacity for deep, original thought. Kwena Moabela spoke to Dr. Genevive Da Silva - Educational Psychologist.

<p>When children instinctively turn to generative AI before attempting a problem on their own, they are participating in a phenomenon known as cognitive offloading. Education experts warn that this habit of outsourcing mental effort can have a detrimental impact on a child's long-term intellectual independence. By bypassing the initial struggle of a task, students may be inadvertently eroding their capacity for deep, original thought. Kwena Moabela spoke to Dr. Genevive Da Silva - Educational Psychologist.</p>

Join Kwena Moabelo as he takes the South African story further with fresh and engaging conversations. POWER Lunch gives the listeners an overview of what is happening around the world. This is a powerful news and actuality programme with topics ranging from the serious to the hilarious. 

<p>Join Kwena Moabelo as he takes the South African story further with fresh and engaging conversations. POWER Lunch gives the listeners an overview of what is happening around the world. This is a powerful news and actuality programme with topics ranging from the serious to the hilarious.&nbsp;</p>