Is our embrace of artificial intelligence leading us into a new dark age of ignorance? Adam Tugwell argues that the greatest benefit of AI may ironically be its greatest danger: the surrender of human creativity and independent thought to machine-driven systems. As AI increasingly fills the digital world with its own recycled content, the unique spark of human ingenuity risks being lost. Tugwell warns that our voluntary dependence on technology—driven by narratives that promise progress but deliver control and profit for a few—could dilute the pool of knowledge and erode our ability to think for ourselves. To avoid this fate, he calls for a reassessment and regulation of technology, ensuring it serves the greater good rather than replacing people for profit. The future, Tugwell suggests, should be built on human-centric values, creativity, and meaningful work—not on the unchecked advance of automation.