The Human Is the Loop

After taking a break from AI, the author realized their heavy reliance on it had become an unhealthy habit that undermined their focus, curiosity, and confidence rather than genuinely improving their productivity. They discovered they had accumulated numerous unfinished AI-assisted projects and agent conversations that stemmed from unrealistic expectations and workaholism, none of which actually made them happier or helped others. The author concludes that AI use had become a crutch that distanced them from meaningful learning and direct engagement with challenging tasks, rather than a tool that enhanced their wellbeing.