In a recent talk at KTConf 2026, the speaker emphasized the importance of creativity in software engineering, arguing that reliance on AI-assisted tools can hinder this creativity. By contrasting the process of coding to understanding art, they articulated that technical knowledge is essential for programmers to cultivate and appreciate creativity in their work. The presentation included insights from the speaker's book, pointed out the dangers of outsourcing mundane coding tasks to AI, and called for a return to critical thinking and creative problem-solving in programming.