The argument was correct then (Google/social did make us more stupid) and correct now regarding AI. So not sure why pointing out it was said before is relevant. Except as an example of its prescience.

>"Claude, be my subordinate and get this done for me"

Since "this" is thinking, then the two formulations are equivalent.

>Instead of complaining on the sidelines, I'm getting a shit ton of work done.

Until you no longer have a job and are drowned in slop.