Who Is Doing the Thinking?

Preserving Intellectual Independence in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

By Gioele Di Gregorio

Kasetsart University

Published July 2026

12 minute read

Abstract

Introduction

The Cognitive Cost of Convenience

What the Brain Reveals

Metacognitive Laziness

Toward Deliberate Use

Implications for Education

Conclusion

References

Citation

Di Gregorio, G. (2026). Who Is Doing the Thinking? Preserving Intellectual Independence in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Etholum Perspectives. Research Perspective No.001.

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About the Researcher

Gioele Di Gregorio

Ph.D. Student

Department of Educational Technology

Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand

Research Interests: Artificial Intelligence in Education, Educational Technology, Critical Thinking, Human Intelligence, Digital Learning, AI Ethics

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