Key points
Overreliance on AI risks weakening memory, creativity, and critical thought.
Safeguarding human intelligence requires self-reflection and purpose.
Creativity, collaboration, and ethical awareness build resilience.
In Greek mythology, the story of Oedipus is one of fate, prophecy, and unintended consequences. According to legend, the Oracle of Delphi foretold that Oedipus would kill his father and marry his mother. In a desperate attempt to escape this prophecy, Oedipus unknowingly fulfilled it—killing King Laius and marrying Queen Jocasta, his father and mother.
The Oracle of Delphi itself was the most renowned religious site of the ancient Greek world. Dedicated to Apollo, it drew kings, generals, and ordinary citizens alike. People traveled great distances to seek answers