https://hackerpaper.kaipfister.de/p/2601.00856/Collected HN comments and submissions linking this paper.enMon, 02 Nov 2026 11:16:22 GMThttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49500443urn:hackerpapers:mention:2601.00856:49500443Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:00:13 GMT<p>The problem with this site is that the studies it cites don&#x27;t match the conclusions it draws. &quot;Accumulate cognitive debt&quot;: The paper is a preprint, isn&#x27;t peer reviewed, and has already had a rather blistering critique (https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.00856) that raises concerns about sample size, reproducibility of the analyses, EEG methodology, inconsistent reporting, and transparency. Also the fact that they infer EEG connectivity = learning without evidence. &quot;Less engaged with your work&quot;: Doesn&#x27;t measure engagement with work. It measured motivation, boredom, and sense of control on small tasks…</p><p><a href="https://hackerpaper.kaipfister.de/p/2601.00856/">Paper and discussion history</a>. A mention is not an endorsement.</p>cs.AIhttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46720496urn:hackerpapers:mention:2601.00856:46720496Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:26:45 GMT<p>I think it&#x27;s worth looking at this commentary on the study: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2601.00856. It aligns with a lot of our intuitions, but the study should definitely be taken with a grain of salt.</p><p><a href="https://hackerpaper.kaipfister.de/p/2601.00856/">Paper and discussion history</a>. A mention is not an endorsement.</p>cs.AI