This is my skinner box! It was made for me!

· Molten Matter · Aug. 13, 2026, 10:13 p.m.
Summary
The author reflects on their experiences at an open source meetup and the overwhelming trend of AI usage within the developer community. They express their boredom with the AI craze, comparing it to the operant conditioning effect of social media on users. Through a blend of stream-of-consciousness and sharp observations, the author critiques the way AI tools are reshaping programmers' minds and productivity. The post also touches on personal anecdotes, including job security tied to AI metrics, and hints at deeper societal implications of technology on behavior.
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