The Exhaustion of Talking to a Tool

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This piece argues that talking to LLMs feels tiring because it consumes social energy rather than the automatic feel of a true tool. It contrasts conversational AI with tools like keyboards or cars that become extensions of the body through fast, reliable use. The author suggests that LLM interactions often add negotiation and effort without delivering the same social payoff that human collaboration does. The article also questions whether this social burden is worth it for all tasks, even if LLMs can unlock new capabilities for some work.

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