I made Claude slower and it completely changed how I use it

A writer shares their experience using the 'Slow LLM' Chrome extension, which artificially slows down how Claude and ChatGPT stream responses. The experiment revealed that slower streaming forced active reading instead of passive skimming, leading to deeper engagement and better understanding of AI outputs. The key takeaway is that the habit of passively consuming LLM responses leads to shallow understanding, and deliberate engagement — whether through a tool or self-imposed techniques like stopping mid-stream — produces better outcomes.