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In the 21st century, the rise of social media and artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally changed how people think, learn, and process information. This paper argues that critical and logical thinking — essential skills for navigating today’s complex world — are being eroded by the passive consumption habits encouraged by algorithmic social media and the cognitive offloading enabled by AI tools.Drawing on perspectives from cognitive psychology, educational theory, and media studies, this paper examines how social media platforms promote shallow, reactive thinking through the attention economy and echo chambers, and how AI tools risk creating epistemic dependency by replacing rather than supporting human reasoning.The paper proposes a four-pillar framework for educational reform: integrating critical thinking across all subjects, teaching formal logical reasoning as a core skill, mandating digital and media literacy education, and developing a healthy and responsible relationship with AI in classrooms.This work is intended for educators, policymakers, researchers, and anyone concerned with the future of human reasoning in the digital age.