Analogy: Practicing with the old ball to master the new one
zetalyrae · x · 2026-08-17
The article cites a story about Pakistani cricket coach Imran Khan, who forced bowlers to practice only with worn-out balls. When match day came, Wasim Akram dominated with the new ball. The author draws an analogy: while human superiority over AI is not permanent, those who hone skills under constraints are best positioned to leverage new capabilities when they arrive.
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