jxnlco: AI-assisted CAD made me want to learn more, not less — the spells matter
jxnlco · x · 2026-10-09
In a reflective thread, jxnlco describes learning CAD with AI to 3D-print his designs. What he lacked wasn't ambition but the "spells and incantations" — vocabulary for curvature, shape, and real-world constraints. Learning 3D printing fundamentals deepened his appreciation for physical craft, like Apple's curves. His takeaway: AI is magic and we're all mages, but we still must learn the spells; having the power to make things fuels deeper learning, not less.
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