From Substack · Marcello Delcaro · · 50s
Cognitive Decline or Sanity Incline?
AI solves bureaucratic chaos by handling complex rules instead of human mental load.
In brief
AI solves bureaucratic chaos by handling complex rules instead of human mental load. AI reduces cognitive strain by automating rule-based tasks, freeing mental capacity for creative pursuits. Originally reported by Substack.
AI shifts cognitive burden
Marcello Delcaro argues ai reduces mental strain by handling complex rule-based tasks instead of human cognition.
“i don't want to learn the rules. i want the game to be over”
Old ways of working
Delcaro compares pre-ai coding to typewriters, requiring manual effort to navigate complex systems.
“writing code before ai feels like what typing on a typewriter was in the 40s/50s”
AI handles rule complexity
ai drafts emails and solves bureaucratic rules like british nationality act 1981 applications.
“i can connect to my email inbox and say who the fuck do i need to talk to to get an answer for where this project is”
Tax form confusion
ai resolves tax form issues for people with three feet by accessing outdated forum posts and government pages.
“i forgot which form i need to fill out for claiming this special health benefit i remember it being a weird process because i have three feet”
Systemic rule fixes
ai identifies outdated rules and automatically updates processes to current government standards.
“if a step only comes from some dude in 2015 i see it right away and it gets thrown out”
Cognitive gain
delcaro claims ai frees mental capacity for creative activities like journaling and socializing.
“i personally don't want to learn the rules i just want the game to be over so i can go back to my life”
The big picture
AI reduces cognitive strain by automating rule-based tasks, freeing mental capacity for creative pursuits.
