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People will always go along with a removal of friction even against their benefit. It's natural bias, we have a preference for not spending energy. It's why we
by torben-friis 7mo ago
People will always go along with a removal of friction even against their benefit. It's natural bias, we have a preference for not spending energy.
It's why we pay stupid amounts for takeout when it's a button away, it's why we accept the issues that come with online dating rather than breaking the ice outside, it's why there's been decades scams that claim to get you abs without effort...
LLMs are the ultimate friction removal. They can remove gaps or mechanical work that regular programming can, but more importantly they can think for you.
I'm convinced this human pattern is as dangerous as addiction. But it's so much harder to fight against, because who's going to be in favor of doing things with more effort rather than less? The whole point of capitalism is supposed to be that it rewards efficiency.
- xantronix 7mo ago> stupid amounts for takeout Aw hell. You found my vice and my own cognitive dissonance here. If I want to truly stand by my convictions, I should probably cook more and log off. Waiting for signs that the tides are turning and that people are beginning to value a slower, more methodical approach again isn't doing anything in the current moment to stave off the genuine feelings of dread that have honestly led to some suicidal ideation. (this is serious and not sarcasm, by the way)
- abnercoimbre 7mo agoStand strong. Plenty of us working towards healthy offline communities.
- xantronix 7mo agoThanks friend. I really appreciate that. This is genuinely hard right now.
- torben-friis 7mo agoThink that you're likely average! By which I mean, it's likely you're not the only one feeling that dread. We're due for a counter movement, and it's a matter of time to see it flower.