From Greek athletics to AI: what gets farmed next?
JoeJustice · x · 2026-09-20
An open-ended reflection borrowing the ancient Greek analogy of farming settlements and winning games for generations through physical and mental discipline. The author asks: in the AI era, what will be "farmed," and what will be the new "noble attributes" and "fair moves"? No concrete facts or data, purely speculative.
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