Master List of Digital Hazards

Category 3: Cognitive and Skill Impairment

Category 3: Cognitive and Skill Impairment (4 hazards)

This category addresses the degradation of human cognitive abilities, critical thinking, creativity, and essential skills through overdependence on AI tools and passive digital consumption.

AI = Artificial Intelligence
SM = Social Media
VG = Video Games
VR = Virtual Reality
Hazard AI SM VG VR
Skill Atrophy and Overdependence X
Loss of Critical Thinking Skills X X
Reduced Creativity (from AI Dependence) X
Weakened Interpersonal Skills X X X