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A software engineer reflects on how AI coding assistants have changed their relationship with problem-solving. While AI enables faster development and satisfies the desire to build and ship products, it has reduced opportunities for deep, prolonged thinking that once provided intellectual satisfaction and growth. The author describes feeling caught between pragmatism (using AI for efficiency) and the need for mentally challenging work, unsure how to satisfy both needs simultaneously.

I miss thinking hard.