The Human Cost of Using AI: Why Efficiency Isn't Everything
By
Shawn Smucker
Properly proved. Has structure, has flavour, has a point.
Summary
A reflective, satirical piece arguing that using AI for everyday tasks (like meal planning or trip planning) robs us of meaningful human connection. The author contrasts the sterile efficiency of AI with the messy, valuable conversations we have with friends and loved ones—where we learn about their struggles, joys, and lives. The article suggests that outsourcing these interactions to AI makes life more efficient but less human.
Key quotes
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Definitely do not call your friend who loves to cook and ask her for her favorite recipes or tips or ways to save time making meals, because you will end up talking for longer than you had hoped.
And be sure to use AI when planning that next camping trip, the last one you will take with this particular child.
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