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Definitely interesting, but I'm not so sure that such a study can yet make strong claims about AI-based work in general.

These are scientists that have cultivated a particular workflow/work habits over years, even decades. To a significant extent, I'm sure their workflow is shaped by what they find fulfilling.

That they report less fulfillment when tasked with working under a new methodology, especially one that they feel little to no mastery over, is not terribly surprising.




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