What We Lost When Search Stopped Making Us Think
Summary
The article argues that search quality has degraded as SEO and AI-generated content crowd results, often presenting confident paraphrases instead of verifiable sources. It warns that reliance on AI summaries without checking sources erodes critical thinking and research habits over time. While acknowledging the utility of AI tools in everyday tasks, the author cautions against tools that automate thinking and reduce the friction of evaluating information.