Damned either way: using AI more is 'cognitive surrender,' less is 'boomer mindset'
paulnovosad · x · 2026-10-12
Economist Paul Novosad nails the two-sided contempt around AI usage: use AI more than him and you have 'no taste, total cognitive surrender'; use less and you're dismissed with a 'boomer mindset.' A sharp observation of the no-win discourse around AI and human capability that resonated widely.
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