Thinking will become a hobby
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AI advances will replace most cognitive work, making thinking a leisure activity.
The author argues AI systems outperform humans in cognitive tasks due to better performance, lower cost, and 24/7 availability. Citing OECD data showing declining adult skills and PISA 2025 results, they claim AI will decouple human thought from economic purpose, similar to how mechanization transformed hunting or horse riding into hobbies. The transition demands resilience and adaptability.
The author's personal challenge: moving from making a living by thinking to making thinking part of a life worth living.
What commenters are saying
Commenters split into two camps: those arguing LLMs do not think and increase cognitive load for review, and those emphasizing progress pace and eventual trust reduction. Top comment (#1) claims LLMs are autocomplete with broad memory, not thinking, and thinking is part of the human condition. Subthreads debate whether process matters if output is similar, and whether sigmoid curves may limit progress.
A high-ranked comment (#3) warns that if AI replaces all labor, billions will suffer without economic planning. Another argues democracy becomes unsustainable if thinking becomes a hobby.