
In this episode of "Cognition Drift," Andrew and Joe again poke around in the evolving landscape of user experience design and the integration of AI in design tools.
Episode 14"If Cotton Candy Was a Robot" ranges from the innocuous beginnings of different energy drinks to the how AI is influencing design practices.
The conversation discusses losing traditional skills due to the increasing reliance on AI, prompting a broader debate on technological dependence versus enhancement. How the notion that AI could lead to "learned helplessness," comparing it to how reliance on GPS has affected spatial awareness skills. They explore the role of AI in automating layout designs in tools like Figma, and how it impacts the quality of organizational output in design.