More AI tools, more anxiety: Reddit users on the 'always-on' productivity trap
stanbright · reddit · 2026-10-27
A Reddit user describes the paradox of AI-boosted productivity: work (coding) and personal tasks are far more efficient with Claude, yet there's a constant background worry — "if I'm not pushing forward, someone else is." Knowing how fast a person can progress with AI amplifies the fear of being outpaced. Another feeling: the "always-on" state — you used to have an excuse to slack, now you're instantly unblocked with no breaks. The post resonated with others reporting similar anxiety.
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