Opinion: LLMs need a Harness; prompt fixes are just a crutch for bad models
rickasaurus · x · 2026-08-25
A discussion on LLM architecture and capabilities:
Core Argument:
- LMs will always need a "Harness" of some kind to provide sense organs and capabilities.
- An "ideal" LM shouldn't need more than this harness to function.
- The current need for extensive nudges and rewrites is simply a function of LMs still being bad.
Implication: As model capabilities improve, complex prompt engineering and middleware modifications may become less necessary.
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