AI made PhD work feel less valuable — then opened up more of life
kchonyc · x · 2026-07-24
The author says realizing AI could do much of the work from his computer science PhD initially felt depressing, but ultimately pushed him toward broader learning, curiosity, and even better relationships.
He argues that using AI wisely — especially Claude — helped him become kinder and more thoughtful, and made more of life feel within reach.
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