
Psychology
The Abstraction Paradox
Abstraction is a double-edged sword. While the tools we create expand what we can do and make life easier, they're simultaneously weakening the mental muscles that created them.
August 4, 2025·6 min read
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Abstraction is a double-edged sword. While the tools we create expand what we can do and make life easier, they're simultaneously weakening the mental muscles that created them.
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