The Why You Should Join Podcast Why You Should Join: Cognition
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Jul 19, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Scott Wu, Co-founder and CEO of Cognition AI, shares insights about Devin, the first fully autonomous AI software engineer. They explore how Devin transforms coding by autonomously writing, debugging, and deploying software. Scott highlights the rollercoaster journey of launching new tech products and the evolving productivity tools that blend human creativity with machine power. He also discusses the exciting future of software engineering, emphasizing the need for balancing AI capabilities with human oversight in a rapidly changing landscape.
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Chaotic Launch Weekend Story
- The launch weekend was chaotic but memorable with last-minute video filming until 1 a.m.
- They were shocked by the overwhelming attention their demo and launch received, exceeding expectations.
Devin as AI Engineering Team
- Devin is designed for technical users as an AI assistant, turning engineers into architects.
- It acts like having your own team of AI interns to assign tasks and get guidance from.
Value of Studying Computer Science
- Studying computer science remains valuable because coding is about problem solving, not just languages.
- Programming languages change, but understanding problem decomposition and solution design is key.