The Futurists Vibe Forecasting
Aug 12, 2025
Mark Pesce, a noted futurist and founder of Wisely AI, dives deep into the complex relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. He discusses the alarming phenomenon of 'chat GPT psychosis' and critiques AI mediocrity, arguing that reliance on technology doesn't replace human effort but adds to it. Pesce emphasizes the importance of understanding knowledge, truth, and the dangers of 'vibe coding' in software development. He warns against the societal impact of siloed information and the rising challenges of disinformation in today’s world.
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Map Processes Before You Automate
- Study and map your business process before applying AI to it.
- Use AI only where it clearly fits tasks like summarizing, classifying, or composing under close oversight.
Vibe Coding Tradeoffs
- Vibe coding lets non-programmers generate working code by prompting powerful LMs.
- That code often lacks maintainability and security compared with expert-written code.
Perceived Productivity Can Mislead
- Developers often feel more productive with AI even when metrics show the opposite.
- A study found tooling reduced productivity by about 20% despite perceived gains.