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NoClaude · 20 Oct 2026

I have done more stuff, but my cognitive load is higher and it is harder to unwind than it was 5 years ago

wiper88 on Hacker News

In the thread “It's still ok to enjoy programming”, replying to this comment

Got in the way: Tasks handed to AI did not reduce cognitive load or anxiety.

… So when I leave work now compared to 5 years ago. I have done more stuff, but my cognitive load is higher and it is harder to unwind than it was 5 years ago. Which makes me more tired. …