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When Machines Think, Human Thinking Must Go Higher

Not long ago, I participated in an exercise that asked educators to define thinking and learning. It was a familiar prompt, one we have returned to
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The article "When Machines Think, Human Thinking Must Go Higher" posits that as artificial intelligence and machines increasingly assume cognitive tasks, human thinking must evolve to higher levels of complexity and nuance. This shift is necessitated by the limitations of machine learning, which, despite its capabilities, cannot replicate the depth and creativity of human thought. Educators are being challenged to redefine the boundaries of human thinking and learning in response to the growing presence of AI, emphasizing the need for more sophisticated and adaptive cognitive skills. Ultimately, this requires a fundamental reevaluation of what it means to think and learn in a world where machines are increasingly capable of simulating human intelligence.

EdSurge·edsurge.com·Feb 11, 2026·1 min read· pts
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