AI as ADHD Amplifier: The Case for Cancelling Subscriptions

David Wilson's post, cited by Simon Willison, argues that AI tools like Claude act as a 'thermonuclear ADHD amplifier,' enabling rapid project creation but undermining sustained attention. Wilson lists 16+ abandoned projects, noting that AI turns vague ideas into polished solutions in under an hour, yet these are instantly discarded, yielding no lasting value. He concludes that the only real contribution of AI so far is the realization that it is a liability. Willison adds that coding agents produce rock-solid code but create unsustainable project proliferation. Interestingly, Hacker News commenters with ADHD report that agents help them achieve focus. Willison posted the link on 31st May 2026, offering a curated email digest for $10/month.