Episode

AI Didn't Free You, It Made You Busier

Podcast: Finding Peak with Ryan Hanley
Published: May 27, 2026
Duration seconds: 568
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Summary

UC Berkeley tracked 200 workers who loved using AI. They did not work less. They worked more. They had fewer breaks, constant context switching, and hit full burnout in six months.