AI Doesn’t Make Us Think Less by Default, But It Makes It Easier to Skip Thinking

I use AI almost every day now. I use it for coding, reviewing pull requests, writing articles at work, making decisions, and sparring with ideas when I’m not sure whether my thinking is strong enough yet. Most of the time, it helps. It helps me move faster. It gives me alternative angles. It catches things I may have missed. It gives me a starting point when the blank page feels too blank. When used well, it can feel like having a patient collaborator who is always available. But I’ve also n...