Why AI Kills My Passion and Makes Me Want to Do Nothing

Why do I lose my passion and want to do nothing?

A Hacker News user asks why they lose passion and motivation when AI makes results readily available. Commenters discuss the psychological impact of lowered barriers to entry, the loss of craftsmanship, and the importance of the doing itself for long-term satisfaction.

Actual doing is usually responsible for the long-term satisfaction people derive from work. Cut that out and you're just managing an email inbox.

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2026-08-31