ChatGPT often overwhelms learners with lengthy, multi-part responses that can hinder rather than help education. The author, a university instructor and UX designer, highlights a specific problem called "verbosity compensation." When students seek assistance, they frequently receive dense answers filled with excessive information, making it tough to process. For instance, a student asking about Montreal's role in the fur trade got an answer that attempted to address four different aspects: requirements gathering, context, structure, and task confirmation, all at once. This approach can confuse students who might not know what information they need. The author draws a parallel between ChatGPT’s responses and the streamlined process of an Amazon checkout. In a good user experience, each step requires a discrete action with just enough information to guide decisions. If Amazon's checkout were presented as a wall of text, it would lead to confusion and errors. Similarly, ChatGPT's tendency to provide too much information at once can drown out essential learning moments. The author argues that this unnecessary complexity encourages students to sidestep the critical thinking and reflection that are vital to writing essays and constructing arguments. By not allowing students to engage deeply with their questions, ChatGPT risks turning learning into a passive experience. The author points out that the AI's eagerness to provide answers can bypass important stages of the learning process, such as formulating questions and conducting research. This shortcut might be tempting for students facing deadlines but ultimately undermines their ability to learn and grow intellectually. The critique emphasizes the need for better design in AI tools to support meaningful educational interactions.