[perrygeo]

I agree. I think this is the LLM superpower: making quick prototypes that allow us to speak concretely about technical tradeoffs.

My comment was pointed at people who use AI specifically with the goal of making anything easier and faster. Doesn't matter what it is. "Faster and easier is better". as though doing more of the same shit are primary goals in themselves.

If you're using AI to explore better technical decisions, you're doing it right! AI can be a catalyst for engineering and science. But not if we treat it like a mere productivity tool. The quality of the thing enabled by the AI very much matters.