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When technology is racing, why is thought lagging behind?

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The text discusses the disparity between rapid technological advancements and the slower evolution of human thought. It highlights that while technology, like AI and 5G, progresses quickly, many still rely on outdated cognitive frameworks. This lag is attributed to path dependency, where people prefer intuition and experience, and educational inertia that fails to foster future-oriented thinking. To bridge this gap, it suggests fostering a two-way interaction between technology and cognition, promoting adaptive and critical thinking, and reforming education to focus on meta-skills rather than rote knowledge. Ultimately, it emphasizes that true progress lies in empowering people to harness technology effectively, rather than making machines more human-like.

Why Does Technology Rush While Thought Lingers?#

“Technology is the wings, thought is the wind direction.” — Anonymous

Smart devices can instantly recognize color codes, yet we still prefer to input them manually. This contrast points to a truth: the evolution of technology far exceeds the update of thought.

Tools are Fast, Cognition is Slow#

Historically, the steam engine and electricity did not change the world solely through technology itself, but rather the leap in division of labor and scientific thinking gave it a soul. Today, 5G carries massive amounts of data, and AI simulates neurons, yet most people still process information using the logic of the print media era. This cognitive lag causes the potential of technology to be wasted in application.

Why the Lag?#

  • Path Dependence: The brain favors intuition and experience, and breaking old frameworks is costly[^1].
  • Educational Inertia: Didactic teaching struggles to cultivate future-oriented thinking.

How to Break the Deadlock?#

  1. Bilateral Interaction: Technology and cognition need to evolve in sync.
  2. Learning Mindset: Instill adaptive and critical genes.
  3. Educational Innovation: Shift from knowledge accumulation to cultivating meta-abilities.

“True progress is not about making machines more like humans, but about teaching humans to harness intelligence.” — Wiener

As AI knocks on the door of strong intelligence, if thought does not keep up, technology will only become a new shackle. Liberating thought is the engine of civilization.

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