Tobi Blog
Thoughts on AI, Education, and Parenting in the Digital Age.
The New IQ Test Is Just Sitting Still
Impulse control is the new IQ. Even smart kids fail because they cannot handle silence. Screens are not relaxing. They train mental weakness. The algorithm short-circuits the brain's reward system. It teaches kids to reject difficulty. We mistake reaction for learning. This is the "Illusion of Competence." Protect the developing brain. Delay the smartphone. In a distracted world, the child who can focus on one hard problem for an hour will run the world.
Your Child Isn’t Bored. They Are Overdosed.
Your child is not bored. They are desensitized. Screens flood the brain with cheap dopamine. This makes the real world feel slow and gray. It is a physiological crash. We need to reset the "joy thermostat." Boredom is necessary. It is where creativity starts. Limit the digital drug. Protect their ability to enjoy simple things.