You have 1 article left to read this month before you need to register a free LeadDev.com account. Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways: AI is keeping engineers at their desks longer, not freeing them up. Random rewards, dopamine hits, and no natural stopping points create a loop comparable to casino gambling. The burnout is real and accelerating. Nearly half of engineers feel emotionally drained weekly. The fix is deliberate habits, not restricted tools. Time-box sessions, separate e...