AI Era: Generation Isn't Scarce, Curation Is Key
dfinke · x · 2026-07-10
Using the "infinite monkey" thought experiment, the author points out that AI has compressed massive random generation into a human-accessible loop. In the current era, content generation is no longer a scarce resource; the real challenge and core value lie in identifying genuinely valuable, "Shakespeare-level" content.
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