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Critical Thinking and AI Myths with Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite

In this episode of the Brave New Bookshelf, hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite pull back the curtain on the current state of AI, moving past the fearful headlines to explore how these tools are actually being used to enhance human creativity and connection. They tackle the "brain atrophy" myth surrounding critical thinking, break down the nuances of the Anthropic "stolen data" settlement, and share how AI serves as a powerful junior collaborator in everything from interpreting medical lab results to mastering fitness goals and language learning. Whether you're an AI-curious author or a skeptic looking for a grounded perspective, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how to balance high-tech efficiency with high-touch humanity. Visit our website [https://bravenewbookshelf.com](https://bravenewbookshelf.com/) to view the full episode notes, links and apps mentioned in the episode, and the full transcript. 00:00 - Intro and Host Introductions 02:15 - AI as an Auxiliary Tool for Human Connection 04:45 - Using Expert Bots to Free Up Professional Time 07:44 - Debunking the MIT Study on AI and Critical Thinking 11:14 - Navigating Media Bias and the "Rage-Clicking" Economy 15:30 - The Meteorologist Example: Expertise vs. AI Tools 17:40 - AI in Daily Life: Fitness, Language, and Shopping 19:50 - Medical Literacy: Using AI to Understand Lab Results 23:15 - AI in Mainstream Media and Professional Charting 25:55 - The Truth About Training Data and the Anthropic Settlement 31:45 - Parallels Between Human Learning and AI Ingestion 34:15 - Moving Beyond the "Stolen Data" Moral Stance 37:45 - Using AI to Handle the Heavy Lifting and Delight Readers 40:30 - Final Encouragement and Where to Find Us