Didn't really have friends as a kid, probably explains why I prefer the cold glow of a computer.

Same, so what should one do if AI ruins it? It hasn't yet. It's not good enough, but with the amount of money pouring in I think it could be cracked within 5 years. I hope not.. Coding with AI ruins the enjoyment. And willfully falling behind others using tools to be better than anyone without it isn't good either. I enjoy computers because my skill level is high enough that I can make money on my own and do what I want by using my skills to beat competitors. My research and experiments are meaningful because it is not all so trivial and instantly replicable yet.

Not sure this is generalizable. I had lots of friends as a kid. Still prefer the computer :)

Know what you mean

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