Distorted Self-Perception in the AI Era
felpix_ · x · 2026-07-11
While the original post is brief, the quoted content discusses a core issue: when the most powerful LLMs match or exceed the work performance of most people, accurately judging one's own true skill level becomes incredibly difficult.
The quote uses a "cheating environment" analogy: in an environment drastically altered by AI, the original gap between excellent and average is flattened, making it hard for individuals to accurately assess where they actually stand.
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