Most people don’t struggle because they lack the ability to plan. They struggle because they are carrying too much "mental noise."

Modern life is a relentless stream of micro-decisions: What’s for dinner? Did I reply to that email? When is the deadline for the Smith project? Why am I tired?

In neuropsychology, this is called Cognitive Load. When your brain is busy just remembering the list, it has zero energy left to execute the tasks. When you’re overloaded, you don’t work harder; you just freeze.

Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now — in headlines, social media, and everyday conversations. With that visibility comes fear. Many people are asking the same question:

Will AI take over the world?