Reddit Discussion: Why and how does 'thinking' actually improve LLM performance?
Neat_Initiative_7780 · reddit · 2026-08-19
A Reddit user expresses confusion about why AI models provide better results when spending more time reasoning, questioning whether it merely adds context or involves a non-creative process. The user asks how 'better' is measured and if the improvement is quantifiable or just a consensus on value.
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