Developer Quits AI Coding for Passion Projects to Stay Sharp as AGI Looms
Odd_Attention_9660 · reddit · 2026-08-09
A developer took to Reddit to share a personal shift in coding habits: while still using AI to quickly build utilities and run fun experiments, they have completely reverted to writing every line of code by hand for personal passion projects.
The reasoning is rooted in the approach of AGI. The author argues that staying mentally active through rigorous cognitive tasks like coding is crucial for personal welfare. Even if the resulting projects lack broader social or economic value, the mental exercise is seen as indispensable for staying sharp.
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