> Even if you get the right molecule, it might be the wrong way around or just clump up into a useless mess.

Sounds a lot like vibe coding lol

fakedang 7 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Modern biochemistry (so far) IS vibe coding lol. You mostly have vibes on how the chemistry should work, based on (very strong) natural evidence coupled with theoretical development and lab studies. Then you mix and match, goading bacteria and praying that they produce what you want in good measure. Then you take their secretions and run chromatography studies on them to check if that's what you actually want, or whether it's just some random bullshit. If it's the latter, you have to toss that out and start all over again.

	▲	skeledrew 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Or in some instances that "random bullshit" turns out to be something actually novel and/or useful.

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moffkalast 7 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

At least vibe coding can only explode in your face metaphorically.

	▲	b112 5 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Until vibe code is used for weapons system, or explosive manufacturers, or.. or... The world today is coding.