LLM first as neural sedentarism

“Brain connectivity systematically scaled down with the amount of external support: the Brain‑only group exhibited the strongest, widest‑ranging networks, Search Engine group showed intermediate engagement, and LLM assistance elicited the weakest overall coupling.” — Your Brain on ChatGPT

WARNING: speculation, based on a small number of data points. Consider these points critically.

I suspect that if your starting point for any written production is an LLM, over time, this will have the same effect on your brain as it would have on your body if you were using your car to go everywhere. Even though the car can be faster (and it’s definitely less effort), over time, your range will decrease, as well as your capacity to do without the car.

If you want to stay sharp and become even sharper, beware of the car.