Throughout history, innovation was driven by raw brainpower—trial and error, the scientific method, imagination, and collaboration. This process, though slow, gave humanity a sense of purpose and productivity, passing down knowledge and skills across generations. Yet, as technology advances, human logic may be the next resource on the verge of extinction. With our growing dependence on tech for everyday tasks like driving, math, communication, and even forming opinions, we risk losing essential cognitive abilities. As AI takes on more complex roles—handling homework, driving, and even manipulating information through misinformation—the threat of humans becoming subservient to machines looms ever closer. The concern is that smart people may one day control not just wealth, but our minds as well, leaving humanity as pets to AI.

The balance between AI’s benefits and its potential risks is critical. We need AI to solve complex problems—climate change, space travel, disease—but without proper governance, AI could replace jobs, widen social class divides, and even reshape our sense of reality through VR and AR. Human creativity and critical thinking are at stake. To avoid this bleak future, we must break free by practicing essential skills like simple math, critical thinking, and engaging in meaningful conversations. By experiencing the world directly and developing independent conclusions, we can ensure that technology remains a tool for progress rather than a master of human destiny.