AI Programming Acceleration: The Hidden Cognitive Fatigue

A developer with 40 years of programming experience shares their unique experience using AI tools (like Claude and Cursor) for coding. They describe the psychological challenges brought by AI acceleration, including increased cognitive load, brain overload from accelerated dopamine cycles, and energy depletion caused by frequent context switching. Using a factory machine metaphor, the author emphasizes that the rapid pace of AI programming prevents the brain from processing information in real-time, leading to fatigue. They call on developers to reflect on work methods in the AI era, adopt a more deliberate pace, engage in daily reflection, and trust AI to reduce management burdens. This insight reveals the health challenges behind AI-assisted programming, providing important industry insights for developers and emphasizing the necessity of protecting cognitive health amid rapid technological development.