Artisans refusing AI is a luxury the real economy can't afford
moultano · x · 2026-10-28
Ex-Google engineer moultano argued that while he respects artisans who refuse to use AI in their work, that choice must come with the acknowledgment that it's totally impractical for the real economy. He likened it to Everest: some climb it, some fly over it in a 747 — both valid, and the easy luxurious path isn't the one under threat.
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