AI Might Be Compressing Our Capacity for Commitment
YogeshMalik · x · 2026-07-19
The author argues that AI doesn't simply expand our capabilities; instead, it traps people in a cycle of "more choices, more procrastination." The more paths available, the harder it is to commit to a single life trajectory. They describe this as a philosophical paradox: we mistake "removing constraints" for "gaining freedom." Yet, without boundaries, we aren't necessarily freer; instead, human organizational structures may lose their scaffolding, leading to a continuous downward spiral.
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