Why Writing (Still) Matters in the Age of AI
The surprising ways writing helps you think, learn, and solve problems—even when AI can do the heavy lifting.
The other day, I was talking to my kids about the importance of writing.
I said, “You know, one of the ways we learn to think for ourselves is by writing out our thoughts. It’s when those invisible ideas in your head become visible on paper.”
Of course, they pushed back. “But Dad, it’s so much easier to outsource this to AI!” they said, scribbling in their notebook.
And you know what? They’re right.
It is easier.
But here’s the thing—they don’t yet realize that in a world where intellectual labor is increasingly automated, the ability to think clearly and come up with unique insights will become the real superpower.
As Issac Asimov once said:
“Writing, to me, is simply thinking through my fingers.”
It’s not just about words—it’s about clarity.
Writing makes you confront the fact that you might not fully understand what you’re talking about.
And then, it helps you figure it out.
Here’s the deal:
AI can write for you. But it can’t:
Think for you.
Learn for you.
Help you deeply understand a problem.
And without deep fluency, solving hard problems becomes almost impossible.
That’s why writing matters.
It’s not just about putting words on a page—it’s about:
learning to think,
learning to understand, and
learning to solve.
So the next time you’re tempted to let AI do the heavy lifting, just remember: writing isn’t a chore.
It’s a workout for your brain.
Want to make writing (to think) a habit?
Check out my Journaling Toolkit—it’s packed with prompts, templates and resources to help you think clearer and write better.