The hedonic treadmill of AI: we adapt faster than we think
_FelixSimon_ · x · 2026-11-11
Felix Simon argues people tend to underestimate our incredible capacity for rapid adaptation — call it "the hedonic treadmill of AI": even marvelous technology quickly becomes taken for granted once it's part of daily life.
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