LLMs are just a tool. Doesnt mean you dont have to think. They lie all the time, take short cuts, try to please you, etc. I treat them like a consultant almost, and make them explain what they are doing and why all the time. They can do things i can never do, but often they just do things that I could do, just faster. Yes i could code that, but an LLM can literally type the code faster than i ever could. I also find that plan mode makes me think.. just my $0.02