It's becoming super clear that whilst AI helps us in the short term, the longer we use it, the thinner the fabric of our skill set becomes. I've been opting out more, even though I'm skilled at using it for all kinds of tasks, and it makes life a little easier. I just am finding the struggle to solve a problem keeps my mind active and lubricated for the various tasks I have to perform. The discomfort is how we keep our minds elastic. If I was an employer I'd be looking for employees who CAN use AI yet choose not to.