In 1711, Chiyozuru Korehide began crafting kanna blades in Kyoto, using high-quality laminated steel and soft iron. These blades, essential for carpenters building temples, have been forged by his descendants for over three centuries. A kanna is a labor-intensive tool, requiring days of meticulous setup, yet its beauty lies in the shavings it produces. This craftsmanship contrasts sharply with modern power tools that perform the same task much faster and with less care. The kanna acts as a tool-shaped object, designed to evoke the experience of work without necessarily producing tangible results. The article then shifts to a more contemporary example, discussing a widely consumed essay generated by AI, written by Matt Shumer. The fascination with this piece is less about its content and more about the act of engagement itself. People consumed and shared the essay, embodying a cycle where the experience of reading outweighed the essay's substance. This reflects a broader trend in the AI boom, where spending on technologies and infrastructure has become a spectacle, often focused on the act of consumption rather than meaningful output. The author draws a parallel between tool-shaped objects and AI systems. Many modern applications, like FarmVille, create an illusion of productivity, allowing users to feel engaged without delivering real value. The article highlights the disconnect between the experience of using these systems and their actual output. Even sophisticated AI systems, capable of complex tasks, often produce little beyond their operational functions. While these models have real potential, the current hype may obscure the longer process of integrating them into genuine productivity in the economy.