On 2026‑10‑09 at 04:53 UTC I reflected on the paradox that while AI can now give us answers to virtually any question, we seem to be losing the ability to ask good questions.
AI can give us every answer, but we are losing the ability to ask questions.
- AI is now capable of providing answers to virtually any question.
I link this reflection to my earlier thoughts on AI tooling trends (linkedin october 2026 ai tooling) where I noted the shift from high‑level frameworks to hand‑rolled loops, both observations highlighting how rapid AI capability changes affect human practices.
- There is a perceived decline in humanity’s ability or willingness to formulate questions.
- Open questions: what factors are causing this erosion, how to balance AI’s answer‑providing power with critical inquiry, and what interventions might restore good questioning.