Against Frictionless AI
Abstract
AI's greatest strength—removing friction from work and relationships—is also a liability. Prioritizing outcome over process, it eliminates desirable difficulties that drive growth. By subtracting effort from life, AI risks removing the struggles that teach us, the loneliness that connects us, and the labor that makes life meaningful.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
Cybernetics and Technology in Society
Technostress in Professional Settings
Publication details
- Publication date
- 19 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint