AI & Memory, Attention, Intuition, and the Habits of Thinking
Season 3, Episode 5
When tools remember everything for us, what happens to our own memory? In this episode of Decoded: AI for Everyone , we explore cognitive offloading , the growing habit of letting technology remember, summarise, and organise information on our behalf. From the printing press to calculators and GPS, humans have always used tools to extend their thinking. But AI introduces something new: tools that don’t just store information, but actively help us generate ideas, drafts, and decisions. So what does that mean for everyday thinking? Are we losing something important, or simply evolving how we use our minds? Using relatable examples from daily life, we explore how AI affects memory, attention, intuition, taste, and judgment , and how to use AI in ways that strengthen thinking rather than replace it. This episode offers practical ways to stay intentional with AI while still benefiting from the incredible tools now available to us. Resources & Tools Practical AI prompting techniques and guides: https://PromptEngineeringCookbook.com Joel’s writing on AI governance, thinking, and responsible technology: https://joelrleslie.substack.com Strategic research and insights on AI and digital transformation: https://strategen-ai.com Learn more about the podcast and Joel Leslie: https://joelleslie.com.au Decoded: AI for Everyone is a non-technical podcast exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, creativity, decision-making, and trust... and how we can live with these tools thoughtfully and deliberately.