THE CREATION CONSUMPTION PARADOX

As the ratio inverts, review time explodes exponentially.

Key Insight: As AI shrinks creation time, the human cost of verification becomes the new bottleneck.

Define the Task

60 min

The "flat" time it takes to consume the final product.

120 min

The "variable" time it takes to create the product (AI shrinks this).

See the Paradox

Creation : Consumption Ratio

2.00

TRADITIONAL

TRADITIONAL

Ratio > 1:1 • Review time minimal • Quality intact

CAUTION ZONE

0.3-1.0 • Curation mode • Pitfalls if not careful

WORKSLOP

0.1-0.3 • 4-8 hours review • Quality breaks

ABSURDITY

<0.1 • 15-45 hours • Impossible to review