The Future of Everything is Lies, I Guess: Work

· Kyle Kingsbury · April 14, 2026, 3:24 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the potential future of software development in the context of AI and automation, exploring themes of deskilling, the role of machine learning in the workplace, and the socio-economic implications of relying on AI technologies. The author argues against the naivete of expecting AI to simply create abundance, citing the risk of labor displacement, the erosion of critical skills, and the consolidation of wealth among large tech companies.
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