In the Age of AI Slop, a 1939 Essay Argues Useless Knowledge May Not Be So Useless
xkonjin · x · 2026-09-21
The author shares the 1939 classic The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge, arguing that in an era of hyper-optimized algorithms and AI-generated slop, seemingly useless knowledge may be more valuable than ever — and that the essay's message still rings true today.
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