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Jamie Krenn

Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University and 3 other companies
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Children’s media expert! A highly motivated educator with exceptional teaching and qualitative research skills. Focused on children's media, cognitive science, educational psychology, culinary cognition (food preparation benefits through a cognitive science lens), remote working, technology, human development and media processing.

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  • AI and Tech: Rewiring Our Brains for Better or Worse?
    Jamie highlights how AI reshapes our brains, trading deep focus for quick dopamine hits. While AI could enhance cognitive skills, over-reliance risks losing originality. Future generations may prioritize problem-solving over memorization, becoming AI-native. The balance between using AI and traditional thinking is crucial. Jamie emphasizes, "Use it or lose it," to keep synapses active.
  • Meta's Fact-Checking Halt: A Risk to Truth and Trust?
    Jamie warns that ending fact-checking on Meta platforms could spread misinformation, erode trust, and polarize users. "Unchecked misinformation undermines public discourse," she notes. Young audiences are especially vulnerable, risking skewed worldviews. Meta risks following X's path, where misinformation surged. Jamie emphasizes the need for critical evaluation tools to maintain truth in public discourse.
  • "Glicked": A New Cinematic Phenomenon or Marketing Genius?
    Jamie suggests "Glicked" taps into our cognitive craving for variety, pairing the intense "Gladiator 2" with the vibrant "Wicked." This dual release appeals to diverse audiences, creating an "emotional symphony" that enhances the moviegoing experience. Studios may be leveraging this strategy, inspired by the "Barbenheimer" effect, to engage audiences with contrasting narratives and emotions.
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