As coding bottleneck shrinks, understanding and judgment become critical
gdechichi · x · 2026-08-17
The author expands on the previous thread, noting that those who understand engine building can use AI to accelerate, while those who don't cannot. With coding as an economic bottleneck reduced, the rest of the job—understanding, thinking, and judgment—becomes increasingly critical.
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