The Shortcut Mind: Why We're Letting Tools Think for Us?

Every day, we make thousands of decisions. Some seem insignificant-how to reply to a message, what to eat, which route to take. Others shape the people we become. But what if, without realizing it, we are handing those decisions over to someone-or something else-before we even try to think for ourselves?In The Shortcut Mind, psychologist Thaís Angélica Castanho explores a silent transformation that is reshaping the way we think. Blending psychology, philosophy, and everyday life, she introduces the concept of the Hyper-Assisted Mind-a state in which immediate relief becomes more valuable than reflection, and consulting a tool feels more natural than trusting our own judgment.This is not a book against artificial intelligence. It is an invitation to understand how our relationship with technology can either strengthen or weaken our intellectual autonomy.Provocative, accessible, and deeply relevant, The Shortcut Mind challenges readers with one unsettling question: When was the last time you sat alone with a question before searching for an answer?