Dev compares anti-AI crowd to Amish furniture: admires craft, prefers power tools
draginol · x · 2026-08-02
The author shares a metaphor for understanding the anti-AI crowd, comparing them to Amish-made furniture. While he can appreciate the workmanship and creativity of handcrafted goods, he personally prefers working with electrical tools, reflecting a pragmatic stance of embracing new technology.
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