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Eroding a virtue: AI trains people to expect instant answers – and that’s bad news for patience

By Christian B. Miller, Professor of Philosophy, Wake Forest University

Patience is a virtue that researchers have linked to many parts of well-being. But it’s also something that needs a bit of practice and training – and can be undermined by instant, easy gratification.

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