I've perfected my chocolate chip cookie over the years, always working from memory. To my sons, they are so much more than a dessert.
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This is a reminder that not all valuable processes should be optimized or automated—some are about identity and memory, not efficiency. As you introduce AI into consumer or family products, be careful where you replace ritual with convenience.
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