Voice input boosted my efficiency but quietly eroded my deep thinking
SaltsMoon · reddit · 2026-08-27
The author observes that switching entirely to voice input with AI-assisted organization increased speed but reduced the time spent on deep contemplation for complex problems. The process of translating inner thoughts into writing involves significant deep thinking, and bypassing it with voice tools may skip essential cognitive processing. During a recent complex task, the author regained mental clarity by returning to pen and paper to manually organize thoughts.
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