Time Travel: Cognitive Mass Decline during the AI revolution
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Come with us on a journey through time. We’ll look at how the Industrial Revolution reshaped human strength and daily life — and then fast-forward to today, where AI is reshaping how we think, learn, and work. Just as machines once reduced our need for muscle, AI is beginning to reduce our need for certain types of cognitive effort. The challenge — and opportunity — is how we build new kinds of ‘cognitive fitness’ to thrive in this AI age. Along the way, I’ll also share practical resources and ready-to-use templates you can take back with you and apply immediately.
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Bitasha Harichandan is Practice Lead – Data Engineering and Ways of Working at Kāinga Ora, with over 14 years of experience leading technology and transformation initiatives across public and private sectors. She holds a Master’s in Engineering and is completing an MBA at the University of Auckland. Certified in SnowPro Core, SAFe, ICAgile, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Bitasha specializes in building collaborative cultures, driving data platform transformations, and embedding Māori values into technology practices to create inclusive, sustainable impact.