On Staying Sharp

Every once in a while, I meet some of my old friends whose jobs – at least on paper – sound extremely similar to mine. Some of them are jokingly saying that I’m simply stupid for not relying on AI more, as it could save me hours. Others don’t, but they are mostly on the “it killed my passion” side… I relate to both feelings, really. If I could do less and have the same outcomes, why wouldn’t I? The point is that I don’t believe that statement; at least not if I include myself in the equation. Could I code faster? Maybe. Could I produce more value for the company and its stakeholders (including myself)? Probably.