[HN Gopher] What if AI just makes us work harder?
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What if AI just makes us work harder?
Author : paulpauper
Score : 10 points
Date : 2026-03-06 21:39 UTC (1 hours ago)
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| desertjedi wrote:
| https://archive.is/2026.03.06-155838/https://www.ft.com/cont...
| globular-toast wrote:
| This is exactly my experience. Because the barrier to doing
| things is lower, you just do more things. But it doesn't actually
| expand one's capabilities or make learning happen any faster.
| That needs time (mostly sleep).
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| Compare playing Counter Strike with having a game of cricket.
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| Cricket takes a while to organise and set up. You have to contact
| your pals, physically travel to the field and set up the wickets.
| Then expect to commit several hours to the game.
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| Meanwhile, Counter Strike takes no effort. You move your arm to
| the mouse and click. A game is like 5 minutes of commitment.
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| The trouble is, before you know it you've spent 5 hours on
| Counter Strike. You could have easily played cricket in that
| time, caught up with your pals and exercised your body to boot.
| bdcravens wrote:
| Indeed, since you can't relax by doing the mindless boilerplate
| that AI can do for you. You instead spend your time on more
| engaged, high leverage activities.
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