# Nature releases podcast episode on critical thinking in the AI era

Digest AI · Society & Work · published 2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

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## Summary

Nature has published a new podcast episode titled “Critical thinking is a skill that is under threat from the AI revolution in large language models.” The episode presents the audio version of the feature “How to stay smart in the age of AI: the science of critical thinking,” offering listeners expert advice on preserving cognitive sharpness as AI systems become more prevalent.

The podcast is available through the Nature Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, and other favorite podcast apps. An RSS feed for the Nature Podcast is also provided for users who prefer direct subscription. The release invites audiences to stay informed about the challenges AI poses to critical thinking and to explore practical strategies for maintaining rigorous analysis in everyday life.

## Key points

- Podcast episode titled “Critical thinking is a skill that is under threat from the AI revolution in large language models” released
- Audio version of the feature “How to stay smart in the age of AI: the science of critical thinking”
- Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, other apps, and via an RSS feed

## Why it matters

The episode gives the public concrete guidance on protecting critical thinking skills as AI technologies become more influential.

## Sources

1. [Audio long read: How to stay smart in the age of AI — the science of critical thinking](https://nature.com/articles/d41586-026-03228-3) (Nature Machine Learning, 2026-10-19, primary source)

## Cite

Digest AI, "Nature releases podcast episode on critical thinking in the AI era", 19 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/nature-releases-podcast-episode-on-critical-thinking-in-the-ai-era

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