Is AI making us really productive? #AI #productivity #focus #futureofwork #careers

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• Nate B. Jones argues that AI can create an illusion of productivity, making “distraction look extremely productive” by enabling rapid generation of numerous prototypes, plans, or ideas that weren’t initially pursued.
• The ease of starting new projects with AI can lead to “capacity drain,” where individuals spend all the extra capacity AI provides on new ventures, leaving important work unfinished.
• Consequently, “focus” is highlighted as one of the human skills becoming more valuable, not less, as it’s crucial for translating AI-assisted efforts into meaningful impact.