The central threat posed by modern AI systems is not the hypothetical emergence of AGI, but the immediate, large-scale influence that current non-conscious LLMs exert over human behavior and societal narratives.

Exploring why developers sometimes favor complex solutions, even when simpler alternatives exist.

The promise of instant information through search engines, note-taking apps, and AI tools masks a crucial truth: true knowledge requires a trained mind and the ability to deeply process information.

Over-reliance on LLMs may lead to cognitive decline, undermining critical thinking, memory, and creativity in the long run.

While AI agents are touted as the future, practical experience reveals critical challenges in reliability, cost, and tool engineering that must be addressed for successful real-world deployment.

Sharing AI-generated content without explicit consent or personal adoption can be seen as a form of information pollution, akin to the alien ‘scramblers’ in Peter Watts’ ‘Blindsight’ who wage war by overwhelming others with meaningless data.

The rapid evolution of AI is reshaping software development, moving from structured coding to a more improvisational approach where developers guide AI assistants, raising questions about traditional expertise and the very definition of programming.

Current limitations in AI’s ability to learn continuously like humans hinder its transformative potential in economic applications.

Exploring the evolution of software and the emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) as a new programmable paradigm.

Generative AI’s rapid development raises questions about its financial viability, environmental impact, and societal consequences, prompting a critical examination of its potential benefits and drawbacks.