The Intelligence We Are Forgetting

Human history has shown that unused capabilities gradually weaken. Recent discussions around the reversal of the Flynn Effect have renewed interest in how cognitive abilities evolve across generations. While AI is not considered the sole cause, it raises an important question: what happens if people increasingly outsource thinking itself?

The challenge is not to resist AI but to use it intentionally. Organizations should build environments where AI augments thinking rather than replaces it. Observation, critical thinking, judgment, learning, and reflection become strategic capabilities that deserve continuous development.