Episode 045: Human Cognition in the AI Era with Dr. Eric Horvitz

What do we lose when a machine can think for us? Dr. Eric Horvitz, Chief Scientific Officer at Microsoft, joins host, Annie Duke, to explore what it really means for humans to stay "in the driver's seat" as headlines about an AI takeover proliferate the news. Drawing on decades of research into human-AI collaboration, Eric argues against the passive framing of an AI "takeover," making the case that governance, design, and clear values determine whether these tools sharpen human judgment or quietly erode it.Key takeaways from this episode include why today's best AI users are already experts in their fields without it, distinguishing nostalgia from genuine skill loss, and why understanding the difference between a good decision and a good outcome matters more as uncertainty rises.—--------------------------------------------------------This is The Decision Education Podcast, where we explore the science of decision-making with a diverse range of experts and offer practical strategies to transform our understanding of the role decisions play in our lives.