The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Tech is supposed to make our lives easier (News)
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Feb 10, 2025 Bill Maher takes a humorous jab at how tech often complicates our lives rather than simplifying them. Two professors introduce a curriculum designed to boost AI literacy in the ChatGPT era. Daniel Delaney dives into how chat interfaces can revolutionize developer tools. Benedict Evans challenges our expectations of computer correctness. Meanwhile, the Thoughtbot team reveals key moments when refactoring can do more harm than good, urging developers to communicate effectively about system changes.
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Reverse Improvement
- Bill Maher criticizes streaming's impact on football viewing and the constant, often unwanted updates to technology.
- He cites a recent phone update that changed his photo organization without any clear benefit, forcing him to relearn the system.
Focus on Improvement
- Software developers should prioritize actual improvement, not just change for its own sake.
- If technology doesn't make life easier, question its purpose.
Thriving in an AI World
- Learn about AI systems and how they work, especially LLMs, to thrive in the current information landscape.
- This includes understanding how these systems generate content and how to interact with them effectively.
