The Collision

What AI Does to Us

20 November 2026

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Eric C. So (Author)

Description

A revelatory examination of how AI is already reshaping human thought–with implications for anyone wishing to harness AI’s power to amplify, rather than erode, their capacity

Since generative AI entered our world with a bang, it has increased our productivity with its effortless solutions and endless capacity. But the collision of human intelligence and machine intelligence has also started to create two diverging groups: those who use AI to think better and those who use AI instead of thinking. What if the accessibility of a tool this fast, creative and smart is eroding our ability to think for ourselves?

Through lucid storytelling and cutting-edge research, MIT professor Eric So reveals the science behind the way AI is reshaping our brains and offers practical guidance for wielding these powerful tools without letting our mental muscles atrophy. The Collision is rich with takeaways for parents, professionals and anyone who wants to use AI without losing their minds.

Reviews

"A fascinating deep dive into what AI does to us – and why. Eric So offers a fresh perspective that also provides the basis for compelling advice." — Simon Johnson, winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics and co-author of Power and Progress

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9781324124627

140 x 210 mm • 256 pages

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