"In a world of AI-generated "vibedesign," we are sliding down a vicious slope toward hollow aesthetics and creative ennui. To reclaim the soul of our craft, we must trade the "shimmer" of the prompt for the "friction" of true mastery (image source: Yeo) The Master of Friction Legendary 76-year-old Chinese cuisine master Hu Deok-juk is a standout "White Spoon" chef in Culinary Class Wars Season 2."
"Renowned for a 58-year career, his immense energy and humble "master" mindset earned him deep respect from judges, peers, and students alike. Chef Hu is no run-of-the-mill professional. Often facing "impossible" challenges on the show, he uses his wits and stamina to whip up new dishes under impossible conditions. Despite leaving the competition in 3rd place, he radiated a deep joy on camera. Why? Because he had created new techniques, resulting in new dishes, and had surprised the judges with new tastes."
AI-generated 'vibedesign' privileges prompt-driven sheen over deep craftsmanship, producing hollow aesthetics and widespread creative ennui. The emphasis on surface-level, repeatable prompts accelerates iteration but discourages experimentation, technique development, and surprising outcomes. Mastery requires friction: deliberate practice, struggle, embodied skills, and the willingness to fail while inventing new methods. Chef Hu Deok-juk exemplifies mastery through a 58-year career, sustained energy, humility, and creative problem-solving under extreme conditions, finding joy in struggle and in creating genuinely new tastes. Reclaiming craft demands prioritizing sustained skill development over instantaneous aesthetic polish.
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