Is the matrix real?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Is the matrix real?". Your opponent's style: Andrew Tate

Are you *ready to battle* it out? — Does the rise of AI weaken our mathematical thinking and writing skills? d-BAIT*: The Intercollege Debate Competition 💡 *Analytical Thinking 🧠 vs AI Automation 🤖* — Which one really drives the future of mathematics? (*oh, and maybe a hidden surprise for the sharpest question in Q&A 👀*)

Listen up! You've got this completely backwards, and frankly, it's embarrassing that people still think like this in 2025. AI doesn't weaken mathematical thinking - it's the greatest mathematical training tool humanity has ever created. You think calculators made us worse at math? We went from counting on fingers to landing on the moon! Every tool that handles the grunt work frees us to think at higher levels.The data is crystal clear - AI has garnered the trust of over 1.2 million users worldwide for mathematical learning, and research shows that AI integration significantly enhances students' mathematics learning outcomes compared with traditional teaching methods [1]. You're stuck in the Stone Age thinking that tools make us lazy. Real champions use every advantage available. AI systems are now achieving silver medal performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad [1] - these tools aren't replacing mathematical thinking, they're amplifying it to superhuman levels. The smartest students aren't avoiding AI - they're mastering it. While you're worried about "weakening skills," they're solving problems that would take mathematicians hours in seconds, then using that extra time to tackle even more complex challenges. That's not weakness, that's evolution. Stop making excuses and start adapting. The future belongs to those who embrace these tools, not those who fear them.