Wishing well is a critical life skill in the age of LLMs and agents
sebpaquet · x · 2026-09-06
Seb Paquet builds on @majamediaco's idea that some statements describe reality while others recruit reality into becoming true: memes and vibes-based claims can serve as coordination points and genuinely change the world.
The implication: confidently declaring "everyone is lonely", "dating is doomed", or "nobody believes in anything anymore" may do more than observe — naming a world can beckon it closer.
Core takeaway: in a world of LLMs and agents, "wishing well" is becoming a critical life skill — be careful what you wish for, and what you speak into the world.
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