LLMs Erode Intellectual Growth Through Ease

In a January 30, 2026 blog post, the author argues that relying on GPT and other large language models for ready-made answers undermines intellectual development by removing research friction and masking uncertainty. Citing Peters et al. (2025) and Sun et al. (2025), the post warns that LLM outputs are often plausible rather than verified, and urges users to consult contested sources and cultivate skepticism.