I recently had a choice: read an AI summary in 2 minutes, or grind through complex documentation for 2 hours. I chose the grind. After those hours, something clicked - not just surface understanding, but real comprehension with all the nuances that matter. Our brains need a minimum threshold of effort before they commit to deep learning. AI summaries have their place (speed over depth), but can't replace the work required for genuine understanding. https://codeinfocus.com/blog/2026-01/effort-vs-ai/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social #AI #Learning