The article reflects on the author's growing anxiety over reliance on AI tools for tasks that require critical thinking. Initially, using AI for efficiency was intoxicating, but a shift occurred as they realized the ease of obtaining answers might lead to intellectual complacency. The author fears that by generating answers rather than engaging deeply with problems, they risk dulling their critical judgment and creative thinking skills. This reliance may reduce friction, which is necessary for honing analytical skills, akin to neglecting physical exercise that weakens muscles.
I find myself generating answers more than truly thinking through problems. There's a difference. Generating feels like pulling a pre-packaged meal from the freezerâconvenient, fast, often looks good.
I worry that by optimizing for the generated meal, I'm losing the culinary art of thought itself. This touches something deeper than just forgetting facts or syntax that an AI can instantly recall.
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